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Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
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How to Prepare for Unannounced Administrative Site Visits

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As part of ongoing efforts to ensure the integrity of the immigration benefit process, the Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) operates an Administrative Site Visit and Verification Program (ASVVP). ...more

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Employers Advised to Prepare Now for Government Fraud Detection Site Visits

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Employers who employ H-1B, L-1, R-1 foreign nationals, or are pursuing EB-5 immigrant investor program visas should prepare for the likelihood of an unannounced site visit by the government. The USCIS Fraud Detection and...more

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New Proposed H-1B Rules Seek to Modernize Requirements and Reduce Fraud

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On October 23, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the H-1B regulations. These proposed rules are seen as a significant step to modernize the H-1B...more

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Navigating Corporate Risk: The Imperative of Thorough H-1B Program Audits

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In the realm of corporate risk, immigration-related concerns often take a back seat. But a closer look at the current Administration’s actions reveals where priorities lie and which industries, sectors, and companies may be...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

H-1B Update: Suspecting Fraud, USCIS Challenges, Denies Some Petitions, and Foreign Nationals Sue

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USCIS has been issuing challenges and even denials to some H-1B petitions based upon allegations of suspected lottery fraud. USCIS appears to be taking the position that fraud occurs when multiple registrations are submitted...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

FY 2024 H-1B Cap Update: Second Random Selection From Previously Submitted Registrations Completed

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After conducting and completing a second round of selections to reach the FY 2024 H-1B cap, USCIS has notified all prospective petitioners of their selection. In the second round, USCIS selected an additional 77,600...more

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H-1B Cap Registration Update: USCIS Announces a Second Round of Selections

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 27 that it will conduct a second round of random selections from the previously submitted FY 2024 H-1B pre-registrations. These pre-registration requests...more

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U.S. Government Investigates H-1B Visa Lottery Irregularities

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It was widely reported last month—including by the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press— that the U.S. government is investigating alleged collusion by some companies to “increase the chances that their prospective...more

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