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H-1B Visa Fraud: How Some Workers Are Denied Fair Pay
H-1B visa wage-related fraud includes employers failing to pay wages certified in the Labor Condition Application and creating unjust wage disparities between H-1B workers and others in similar roles. These…
Consultancies Caught Faking Job Criteria in Fraudulent Petitions
Consultancies may falsify job requirements by overstating candidates' qualifications or understating experience needs to fit positions. They might…
Understanding the “Bench and Switch” Tactic in Work Visa Filings
A "bench and switch" scheme involves consulting firms submitting false claims to government agencies, stating fake job opportunities…
How Some Firms Exploit the H-1B Lottery System for More Visas
Some consultancies manipulate the H-1B lottery by submitting multiple applications for one candidate, increasing their statistical chances of…
Spotting Red Flags in Fake H-1B Job Listings: What to Watch For
Job seekers should watch for red flags like duplicate job postings, unnamed employers, focus solely on H-1B sponsorship…
How ‘Benching’ in H-1B Jobs Leaves Workers in Limbo
"Benching" in H-1B fraud happens when employers don't pay H-1B workers during non-working periods, violating U.S. law requiring…
H-1B Visa Rules May Make Hiring Skilled Foreign Workers Tougher
Hiring highly qualified foreign workers, a key driver of U.S. innovation and economic growth, faces increasing challenges. Stricter…
Will Cutting Hours or Pay Affect Your Work Visa Status?
Temporarily reducing work hours and salary can impact visa eligibility, as many work visas require maintaining specific salary…
Denmark Plans Stricter Work Permits for Foreign Students
Denmark plans to tighten work permit rules for non-EU/EEA foreign students starting March 6, 2025, due to reported…
Türkiye Ends Work Permit Exemption for Petroleum Sector
Türkiye has announced that the work permit exemption for the petroleum sector will end on March 3, 2025.…