Washington, May 1 (IANS) The US immigration authorities have identified about 100 H-1B visa cases linked to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) roles, according to an official response to a senator, as the administration steps up scrutiny of the programme.In a letter dated April 21, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph B. Edlow said the agency reviewed H-1B petitions filed between fiscal years 2021 and 2024 following concerns raised by Senator Eric Schmitt.“Thi…
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Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) US immigration authorities say they are tightening oversight of H-1B visas and other legal immigration programs, citing fraud investigations, new regulatory limits, and a broader enforcement push outlined in a year-end review released.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services said it has stepped up scrutiny of employment-based, student, and family-based immigration, including through its largest enforcement effort to date, Operation Twin Shield.The operation uncovered…