DOJ’s visa fraud crackdown upends immigration industry, divides firms and U.S. workers
05/29/2025 // Willow Tohi
DOJ expands whistleblower rewards to include immigration fraud, targeting H-1B and other visa abuses.
Firms relying on foreign labor face heightened legal risks as prosecutors prioritize visa violations.
Backlash from outsourcing firms contrasts with labor advocates’ praise for protecting U.S. workers.
Internal communications reveal discriminatory recruitment practices by companies like Tata Consultancy Services.
Federal data shows 41.2% underemployment among graduates as visa disputes intensify.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has ignited a firestorm by expanding its whistleblower reward program to crack down on corporate abuse of U.S. immigration visas, a move targeting employers who allegedly prioritize foreign labor over American workers. Announced in late May, the initiative subjects violations of H-1B, OPT, and other visa programs to federal scrutiny, with rewards for insiders reporting misconduct. The policy, aligned with Attorney General Pam Bondi’s February decree elevating immigration enforcement as a top DOJ priority, has alienated outsourcing giants but earned praise from labor advocates who argue structural visa fraud has hollowed out domestic job markets.
Structural visa abuse draws federal scrutiny
https://www.alipac.us/f9/doj%92s-visa-fraud-crackdown-upends-immigration-industry-divides-firms-u-s-worker-430087/
