Corporate Compliance 7 September 2026
US Targets H‑1B Wage Manipulation in Three States
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a coordinated crackdown on employers in California, Texas and New York accused of falsifying wage data for H‑1B visa holders. Officials say the scheme undercut market wages and violated the H‑1B wage protection rules, prompting investigations and potential fines. The move signals tighter enforcement of immigration labor standards and aims to protect both foreign workers and domestic salary benchmarks.
*The U.S. Department of Labor has launched an enforcement sweep across three key states—California, Texas, and New York—targeting firms that allegedly manipulated H‑1B wage data. The investigation focuses on:
- False wage reporting that lowered the required salary thresholds for H‑1B applicants.
- Potential penalties and back‑pay obligations for affected workers.
The crackdown is part of a broader effort to uphold the integrity of the H‑1B program and ensure fair compensation for skilled foreign workers. For full details, see the Economic Times article.
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