Trump Administration Launches Investigation Targeting Cognizant Over H‑1B Visa Fraud
The U.S. government announced a probe into H‑1B visa fraud focusing on Cognizant, marking the first sweeping investigation of its kind by the Trump administration.
The Trump administration launched an investigation into H‑1B visa fraud that targets the technology services firm Cognizant. U.S. Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito described the action as the most aggressive against foreign labour fraud, and, according to IndiaToday.in, it is the first sweeping probe into H‑1B visa fraud by the Trump administration.
According to Bluesky, the investigation also involves PERM visa fraud and is tied to alleged human trafficking. D'Esposito said investigators had already issued dozens of summons as part of the effort, IndiaToday.in reported.
IndiaToday.in noted that the announcement came ahead of Vice President JD Vance's fraud initiative event in Milwaukee.
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