Ongoing U.S. H-1B Visa Fraud Investigation Targets Wage Manipulation and Misclassification
The DOL's July 2026 H-1B fraud probe targets prevailing wage violations, kickbacks, and misclassification. Employers must ensure pay…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
White House Task Force Targets H-1B, PERM Visa Fraud: ‘american Jobs Belong to Americans’
The U.S. government launched a major H-1B and PERM fraud crackdown in July 2026, targeting wage-kickbacks and specialty…
Labor Department Launches First Major Trump Administration H-1B Visa Fraud Inquiry
U.S. government launches major multi-agency fraud investigation into H-1B and PERM visa programs on July 8, 2026, targeting…
DOL Signals Upcoming Regulatory Changes to the PERM Labor Certification Process
U.S. agencies announce 2026 PERM overhaul, raising wage floors and modernizing recruitment rules for the first time in…
Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Refuses Majority of Seasonal Work Visa Applications for Wild-Berry Pickers
Finland blocks 87% of wild-berry picker visas for 2026, citing employer compliance risks and labor exploitation concerns within…
Green Card Update: Trump Admin Plans Overhaul of PERM Labor Certification Rules
The Trump administration is tightening the PERM labor certification process, creating stricter requirements for employer-sponsored green cards in…
State Department’s Transition to Pay.gov Brings New H-1B Consular Fees and Vetting Challenges
The U.S. visa system faces delays in 2026 due to the Pay.gov fee transition and a policy shift…
Livingston Enterprises Inc. Under Fire for Using J-1 Visas to Import Workers
A federal lawsuit against a Nebraska pork producer reveals a massive crackdown on J-1 and OPT visa fraud…
H-2B Visa, Supplemental Visas Key to Solving Door County Seasonal Staffing Shortage
Door County businesses face severe peak-season staff shortages as H-2B visa demand outpaces the 2026 supplemental pool and…