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US investigates H-1B visa fraud, impacting Indian professionals and firms
The United States government has initiated a significant investigation into alleged fraud and abuse within the H-1B and PERM visa programs. Several Indian IT firms, including Cognizant, are reportedly under scrutiny as part of this probe. The investigation raises concerns about potential impacts on Indian professionals seeking work in the US and signals potential changes to visa regulations.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 4 · Centre 7 · Right 3 n = 14
- Left (4): National Herald, Scroll.in, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (7): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, NDTV, Telangana Today, The New Indian Express, The Times of India
- Right (3 votes, 4 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Jagran, Firstpost