Massive Fake Degree Bust Renews Scrutiny of H-1B Visa Program

“One mill sold 36k fakes for as little as $1,400 each.”

“It’s time to prosecute those who broke the law.”

According to reports from Indian authorities, investigators uncovered nearly 30 institutions allegedly involved in producing fraudulent educational credentials.

One operation alone is accused of distributing more than 36,000 fake degrees, with certificates reportedly available for as little as $1,400.

The findings have raised questions about whether some of those credentials were later used to support applications for H-1B visas, which are intended for highly skilled foreign workers employed in specialty occupations.

The H-1B program has long been a source of debate in Washington.