HOUSE IMMIGRATION SUBCOMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON EMPLOYMENT VISA FRAUD
In a hearing before the House Immigration Subcommittee in early May testimony focused on fraud relating to two employment visas – the H-1B and the L-1. H-1B visas are reserved for skilled workers; L-1 visas are for managers of multinational corporations. While there is only a small amount of fraud involved, in some areas of the world, especially China, India and Russia, fraudulent visa applications are more common.
Most instances of fraud involved over stating educational background and work experience, and companies passing themselves off as bigger than they are.
Among the sources of the problem discussed were understaffing at consular offices and a lack of training. Another source cited was the lack of coordination between the INS and the State Department.
Advocates for both the skilled workers seeking these visas and those hoping to employ them stressed that fraud is not that widespread, and that most workers do qualify for the visas and are needed by U.S. employers.
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