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US Suspends Cognizant Green Card Filings Amid Visa Fraud Probe
The US government has temporarily stopped Cognizant from filing certain green-card applications.
These applications are part of a program called PERM.
Officials are investigating whether the company misused employment-visa programs.
They are also looking into possible fraud.
The exact accusations have not been publicly explained.
The Labor Department’s inspector general is working with a White House task force and other officials.
The investigation is still continuing.
Cognizant’s ability to submit new PERM applications could remain suspended while officials examine the case.
The US Department of Labor suspended Cognizant’s ability to file new PERM labor-certification applications.
The suspension followed an investigation into alleged fraud and misuse of employment-visa programs.
The Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General is leading the investigation with other officials.
Authorities have not publicly detailed the specific allegations against Cognizant.
Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said officials were examining “facts, fraud and finances” and would not tolerate threats to American workers.
- Who
- The US Department of Labor, its Office of Inspector General, Cognizant, and other officials including the White House Fraud Task Force.
- What
- The Labor Department suspended Cognizant’s new PERM labor-certification filings amid an investigation into alleged visa-program fraud and misuse.
- Where
- The United States.
- When
- The suspension is in effect while the investigation continues; no specific date was provided.
- Why
- Authorities are investigating alleged fraud and misuse of employment-visa programs involving Cognizant.
Key facts
- Company involved
- Cognizant
- Government agency
- US Department of Labor
- Investigator
- Department of Labor Office of Inspector General
- Affected program
- PERM labor-certification program
- Action taken
- New PERM filings by Cognizant were suspended
- Investigation focus
- Alleged fraud and misuse of employment-visa programs
- Public allegation details
- Specific allegations against Cognizant have not been disclosed
Quotes
Anthony D’Esposito
Labor Department Inspector General who announced and described the investigation.
“Threats to American workers will NOT be tolerated. Alongside White House Task Force, we’re following facts, fraud and finances. Handcuffs await”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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