Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a wide-ranging investigation into alleged abuse of the H-1B visa program by Texas businesses, targeting what his office describes as fraudulent schemes designed to exploit the system at the expense of American Workers.
As part of the probe, Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to three North Texas companies suspected of engaging in illegal activity, including entities that were recently highlighted in widely circulated online videos.
According to reports cited by the Attorney General's Office, the businesses under investigation are suspected of scamming the H-1B visa program by creating sham companies that falsely claim to offer products or services to Texas consumers.
These entities allegedly used fabricated or misleading websites advertising non-existent operations in order to fraudulently sponsor foreign workers for H-1B visas.
"Any criminal who attempts to scam the H-1B visa program and use 'ghost offices' or other fraudulent ploys should be prepared to face the full force of the law," said Paxton. "Abuse and fraud within these programs strip jobs and opportunities away from Texans. I will use every tool available to uproot and hold accountable any individual or company engaged in these fraudulent schemes."
Evidence gathered so far suggests that at least one company registered a single-family home as its office address, while listing an empty, unfinished building as its worksite location on its website. Despite little to no proof that these businesses provide the services they advertise, they have reportedly sponsored numerous H-1B visas in recent years.
As part of the investigation, Paxton has demanded extensive documentation from the companies, including records identifying all employees, detailed descriptions of products or services provided financial statement and internal communications related to business operations.
Paxton emphasises that his office will continue scrutinizing the H-1B visa program to ensure it serves its intended purpose and prioritizes the interests of American workers.
