'Tip of the iceberg': 175 new H-1B investigations looking at abuse of visa program

 The U. S. Department of Labor has launched a significant investigation into potential abuses of the H-1B visa program, which allows companies to hire foreign workers under the claim that no American workers are available for those jobs. These investigations aim to address concerns that the program is being misused, impacting both foreign and American workers.

• H-1B Visa Program: This visa allows companies to hire foreign workers, usually in specialized fields, at potentially lower salaries than American workers. Allegations suggest that this has led to the replacement of numerous American high-tech workers.

• New Investigations: The Department of Labor has initiated at least 175 new investigations focused on verifying whether companies abide by wage and worksite location rules. Concerns have arisen regarding companies not paying even the promised salaries to foreign workers.

• Impact on Wages: Reports indicate that foreign workers with advanced degrees are sometimes offered salaries lower than advertised, which consequently lowers wages for American workers in similar roles.

• Scope of Investigation: The investigations are described as only the "tip of the iceberg," hinting at potentially widespread violations of H-1B visa regulations. Some companies have allegedly failed to notify U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services when H-1B workers were terminated.

• Government Statements: Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer emphasized that the Department is committed to protecting American jobs and using all available resources to tackle abuse in the H-1B program. This initiative is part of a broader effort known as "Project Firewall. "

• Wider Reactions: Critics of the H-1B program have voiced concerns that if the current investigations are effective, they could grow to cover up to 32,000 companies.

The Department of Labor's investigations into the H-1B visa program aim to curb potential abuses that affect both foreign and American workers. With 175 investigations underway, the government seeks to ensure compliance with wage laws and protect job opportunities for American citizens. Further developments in these investigations are anticipated as the Department continues its efforts against fraud and mismanagement in the program. 

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