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Georgia Congressman Seeks Probe Into Suspected Atlanta H-1B Visa Fraud
A U.S. congressman from Georgia wants federal agencies to look into possible misuse of H-1B visas near Atlanta.
He says some employers may be using the program to get cheaper workers and take advantage of people from other countries.
He described his district as a suspected hotspot for this kind of fraud.
He wrote to Vice President J.D. Vance and three cabinet secretaries asking for help investigating.
The article reports that these are allegations and does not say that an investigation has begun.
Republican Congressman Rich McCormick asked the Trump administration to investigate suspected H-1B visa fraud in North Metro Atlanta.
He sent a letter to Vice President J.D. Vance and the secretaries of State, Labor and Homeland Security.
McCormick called his district a “suspected hotspot” and requested federal investigative and enforcement resources.
He alleged that some employers manipulate the visa program to obtain cheaper labor and exploit foreign workers.
McCormick represents Georgia’s 7th Congressional District, which includes a large part of the northern Atlanta region.
- Who
- Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick asked federal officials to investigate suspected H-1B visa abuse.
- What
- He requested federal investigative and enforcement resources for North Metro Atlanta.
- Where
- North Metro Atlanta, within Georgia’s 7th Congressional District.
- When
- The article does not specify when the letter was sent.
- Why
- McCormick alleges that some employers manipulate the H-1B program to obtain cheaper labor and exploit foreign workers.
McCormick’s allegations
Reported response
Whether the H-1B program is being abused in the area
McCormick’s allegations
McCormick says North Metro Atlanta is a suspected hotspot and alleges some employers manipulate the program to obtain cheaper labor and exploit foreign workers.
Reported response
The article provides no response from employers, visa holders, or federal agencies and does not establish that fraud occurred.
Key facts
- Lawmaker
- Republican Congressman Rich McCormick
- Area of concern
- North Metro Atlanta
- Congressional district
- Georgia’s 7th Congressional District
- Program
- H-1B visa program
- Letter recipients
- Vice President J.D. Vance and the secretaries of State, Labor and Homeland Security
- Request
- Federal investigative and enforcement resources
Quotes
Rich McCormick
Republican congressman representing Georgia’s 7th Congressional District
“In America, we don’t tolerate illegal immigrants unlawfully crossing our border, and we shouldn’t tolerate bad actors who profit from manipulating and abusing our legal immigration system, particularly through programmes like the H1B visa.”
thehansindia.com
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