Archive · 1 Dec 2025
US Diplomat Accuses Indians of H1B Fraud
A former US diplomat named Mahvash Siddiqui said that many Indians get H1B visas with fake degrees.
She worked at the US consulate in Chennai from 2005 to 2007.
She said that 80-90% of H1B visas given to Indians were fake.
She also said that political leaders were involved in this fraud.
The consulate issued over 51,000 visas, most of which were H1B visas.
She was concerned about the applications from Hyderabad.
She said that the US still needs skilled workers in science and technology, but many Indians do not have the required skills.
Former US diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui alleged that 80-90% of H1B visas issued to Indians were fraudulent.
She claimed that Indians obtained visas with fake degrees and documents.
Siddiqui stated that political pressure prevented action against the fraud.
Over 51,000 non-immigrant visas, mostly H1B, were issued during her tenure at the Chennai Consulate.
She expressed concern about visa applications from Hyderabad and other regions.
- Who
- Mahvash Siddiqui, a former US diplomat at the Chennai Consulate
- What
- Allegations of H1B visa fraud by Indians with fake degrees and political pressure
- When
- During her tenure from 2005 to 2007
- Where
- Chennai Consulate, covering Hyderabad, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To highlight the alleged fraud and political pressure in the H1B visa process
- Diplomat's Name
- Mahvash Siddiqui
- Diplomat's Role
- US Diplomat at Chennai Consulate (2005-2007)
- Alleged Fraud Percentage
- 80-90%
- Visas Issued
- 51,000+ non-immigrant visas
- Regions Covered
- Hyderabad, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu