The Trump administration has launched its first major H-1B visa fraud probe into alleged abuse of the programme and the displacement of American workers. Vice President JD Vance announced the move on 8 July in Milwaukee, pointing to big corporations and fraudsters who have allegedly used the visas to undercut wages.
The Department of Labor's Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito is leading the effort, which covers H-1B visas for specialty occupations requiring advanced skills and PERM certifications for permanent residency applications. H-1B visas permit employers to hire foreign professionals for roles needing at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
