And we must deal with fraud. A hearing the Subcommittee held in 1999 provided evidence that the H-1B program is susceptible to massive fraud. The bill combats fraud with several provisions. Numerous H-1B petitions are filed by questionable companies that have few, if any, assets. Second, work experience cannot be substituted for a degree.
Current provisions encourage overstated and specious claims as to work experience.
The funds are earmarked for anti-fraud work and split between the INS and the State Department. These common sense provisions that benefit American workers and reduce fraud are essential to any workable H-1B visa bill. These concerns about lost jobs and depressed wages are real and are reflected in every public opinion survey on the subject. Privacy Policy Copyright 1998-2001 David Carney, dba Tech Law Journal. All rights reserved.