Texas Orders Investigation Into Alleged H-1B Visa Abuse, ‘Ghost Offices’ Under Scanner

Texas orders investigation into alleged H-1B visa abuse, ‘ghost offices’ under scanner

Paxton said the three businesses under investigation may have set up “sham companies” with “ghost offices” and could be engaged in illegal activity to scam the H-1B visa programme.

US: Texas attorney general announces probe into ‘abuse’ of H-1B visa programme

The governor of Texas in the United States on Tuesday ordered an investigation into the H-1B visa programme in the state, Reuters reported. Greg Abbott also directed state agencies and universities to suspend new visa petitions under the programme.“In light of recent reports of abuse in the federal H-1B visa programme, and amid the federal government’s ongoing review of that programme to ensure American jobs are going to American workers, I am d…

Texas launches broad probe into alleged H-1B visa abuse by North Texas firms

The investigation, revealed in a statement issued January 28, signals an escalation in the state's scrutiny of companies suspected of exploiting the federal visa system.

Texas AG announces sweeping investigation into H-1B visa abuse—starting with three North Texas businesses…

Democrat Lawmakers Criticize Gov. Abbott’s Call To Investigate H-1B Reliance in Higher Ed

H-1B visa usage at Texas A&M University spurs action by Abbott. The post Democrat Lawmakers Criticize Gov. Abbott’s Call To Investigate H-1B Reliance in Higher Ed appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Texas probes ‘ghost offices’ in alleged H-1B visa fraud

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Wednesday announced a sweeping investigation into H-1B visa abuse, starting with three North Texas businesses suspected of engaging in fraudulent activity—including entities identified in videos that were widely-circulated online. “Any criminal who attempts to scam the H-1B visa program and use “ghost offices” or other fraudulent ploys should be prepared to face the full force of the law,” he wrote on X. “Abuse …