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US official calls H-1B visa programme a ‘criminal enterprise’
A US Department of Labor inspector general has called the H-1B visa programme a 'criminal enterprise', saying investigations have uncovered systematic fraud by companies paying foreign workers 25-30% less than Americans. Anthony…
The Story in Brief
A US Department of Labor inspector general has called the H-1B visa programme a 'criminal enterprise', saying investigations have uncovered systematic fraud by companies paying foreign workers 25-30% less than Americans. Anthony D'Esposito told Breitbart that the probe is targeting employers, not migrants, whom he described as 'pawns' in a scheme to obtain cheap labour. He said multiple search warrants have been executed across several states, leading to the recovery of firearms and uncovering additional crimes. D'Esposito warned that Americans 'will be very angry' once the full extent of the abuses is revealed, and predicted major legislative changes could follow.
The Indian Opinion
The H-1B debate often swings between extremes, either branding all foreign workers as job-stealers or dismissing the system's flaws entirely. This US official's charge reframes the issue: the real culprits may be corporations exploiting loopholes, not the workers themselves. Indians, who form a large share of H-1B recipients, should note this distinction. The key test will be whether actual enforcement follows, not just rhetoric. How many companies will face penalties for wage suppression? That number will reveal if this is genuine reform or political theatre.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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