Labor Department inspector general warns more colleges and companies to be suspended from PERM and H-1B
Key points
- The inspector general says more colleges and companies are expected to be suspended from the PERM and H-1B programs
- No institutions were named and no timeline was given
- The office is working with the White House Fraud Task Force
The Labor Department's Office of Inspector General said more colleges and companies are expected to be suspended from the PERM and H-1B programs as it steps up probes into alleged immigration fraud. Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito named no institutions and gave no timeline. The office said it is working with the White House Fraud Task Force.
What employers should do
- Check the factual accuracy and supporting documents of existing PERM and H-1B cases
- Confirm whether any partner school, intermediary or law firm faces suspension risk
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Colleges and companies participating in the PERM and H-1B programs
- Official source
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