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More than 5,000 grievances of H-1B visa fraud and abuse have been received by a federal agency on a steadfast email helpline that was set up by Trump administration last year.

"As of May 21, 2018, the USCIS has received over 5,000 tips to the dedicated H-1B email address," Philip Smith, a Spokesperson for the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) told PTI.

After United States President Donald Trump signed "Buy American, Hire American" enforcement order last year, Fraud Detection and Security Directorate (FDNS) constituted e-mail address dedicated for receiving information regarding suspected H-1B and H-2B fraud or abuse.   

"This targeted approach focuses on H-1B dependent employers (those who have a high ratio of H-1B workers as compared to US workers, as defined by statute); Cases that we cannot validate the employer's basic business information through commercially available data; and employers petitioning for H-1B workers who work off-site at another company or organization's location," Smith said in response to a question.

The background check information and else concerns that surface during immigration benefit applications and petitions and processing will be resolved by FDNS. The communication with law enforcement or intelligence agencies oftentimes requires communication for resolution to make sure information is applicable to the applicant or petitioner.

Smith said administrative inquiries may include targeted site visits Inquiries conducted in cases where fraud is suspected using Fraud Detection and National Security Data System to identify fraud and track potential partners.

Anyone including American workers and workers who suspect them or others may be victim of H-1B or H-2B fraud or abuse can email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

By Sowmya Sangam