Allegations of fraud surface in US H-1B visa program involving Indian applicants

Reports from the United States have raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities and fraud linked to the H-1B visa program, which is used to hire

Reports from the United States have raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities and fraud linked to the H-1B visa program, which is used to hire foreign workers for temporary skilled jobs.

According to a US television report, around 7 million H-1B visa applications have been processed since 2015. A large share of these applications, nearly 70 percent, are said to have come from Indian nationals.

The report claims that a significant number of applicants from India were either not eligible for the jobs they applied for or submitted fake documents during the visa process. It further alleges that between 80 to 90 percent of Indian applicants may have provided either fraudulent records or failed to meet required qualifications.

Concerns have also been raised about the authenticity of academic credentials. The report alleges that several universities in India are involved in issuing fake degrees to students. In one highlighted case, a single university is said to have issued around 36,000 fraudulent degrees.

Authorities and media reports suggest that these issues have contributed to growing scrutiny of the H-1B visa system and its verification process.

The H-1B visa program is designed to allow US companies to temporarily employ foreign professionals in specialized fields where skilled American workers are not readily available.

Further investigations into visa applications and educational credential verification are reportedly ongoing.