H-1B Visa Fraud: Fake Degree Network Sold 36,000 Diplomas

Name: H-1B Visa Fraud: Fake Degree Network Sold 36,000 Diplomas
Uploaded: 2026-09-10T22:32:46.941159Z
Duration: 70 s
Description: This video breaks down claims of widespread fraud in the H-1B visa program, including allegations that a fake diploma network sold over 36,000 counterfeit degrees for as little as $1,400 each. It is for compliance, HR, and immigration policy professionals tracking employment fraud and credential verification risks.

This video breaks down claims of widespread fraud in the H-1B visa program, including allegations that a fake diploma network sold over 36,000 counterfeit degrees for as little as $1,400 each. It is for compliance, HR, and immigration policy professionals tracking employment fraud and credential verification risks.

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the holders since 2015. Over 70 % came from India and nearly 12 % from China. And when you zoom in on this map you're looking at, you can see where most are being hired. The dark red spots show a high density of H -1B visa holders. And now we're learning more about the fraud within the program. One former official tells Newsweek that up to 90 % of applications, 90 % from India contain fraud. DEMOCRATS, INVOLVED UNQUALIFIED APPLICANTS, AND FINANCIAL ENFORCEMENT IN INDIA CLAIM IT HAS UNCOVERED A NETWORK OF UNIVERSITIES THAT PRODUCED FAKE DEGREES WHICH WERE POSSIBLY USED TO OBTAIN THESE HIGH-SKILLED H-1B VISAS, INCLUDING ONE SCHOOL WHICH ALLEGEDLY STOLE OVER 36,000 FAKE DEGREES, SOLD I SHOULD SAY. IT COST AS LITTLE AS $1400 FOR And while these are supposed to be high-skilled employees during almost all of Biden's time in office, 83 % got junior or entry -level positions. And now Texas is taking action, cracking down on those abusing the program.