Vance, Labor Dept. To Crackdown On Fraudulent Migrant Workers In U.S.

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations that typically require specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

The PERM labor certification process is the first step for many foreign nationals seeking employment-based permanent residency, allowing employers to sponsor workers for green cards after demonstrating they cannot readily fill the position with qualified U.S. workers.

According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 73% of H-1B recipients come from India.

More than half hold a master’s degree, and the largest share work in fields such as computer programming, data communications, software development and technical support, noted The Post.

Major technology companies, including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Apple, are among the largest employers of H-1B visa holders.