A proposed US bill would raise H-1B fraud penalties to as much as $250,000, as scrutiny intensifies around the visa program. A staffing firm is facing scrutiny from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after posting a job listing that explicitly requested "only H-1B" candidates. Separately, a US city has been identified as a potential hub for visa fraud, prompting calls for accountability from a state lawmaker.
On the personal side, some Indian H-1B holders are seeking alternative citizenship to reduce reliance on US visa status, a trend shaped by growing concern around the visa process. The move reflects a broader calculation among long-term visa holders balancing security against the unpredictability of US immigration policy.