US EditionHow Indian-American US Diplomat Has Exposed Fraud in H-1B Visa Programme
Dave Brat claims US consulate in Chennai issued 220,000 H-1B visas in 2024, exceeding the 85,000 cap, amid concerns over visa fraud and workforce impact.
- Dave Brat on Steve Bannon's War Room alleged 'industrial-scale fraud,' saying Madras US consulate issued about 220,000 H-1B visas in 2024, far exceeding the 85,000 annual H-1B cap.
- Mahvash Siddiqui, former US consulate officer , said staff sent a dissent cable to the US Secretary of State after spotting fraud patterns, but adjudications were overturned under political pressure.
- Siddiqui described proxy candidates and skipped interviews on the podcast, alleging 80–90% of visas to Indians involved fraud and bribery, noting Hyderabad's irregularities.
- As US Elections Loom, the claims have reignited scrutiny as MAGA-aligned critics say H-1B disadvantages American workers, while the US President defends it as needed for talent.
- The US consulate in Chennai processed about 140,000 H-4 dependent visas in 2024 and serves Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana, with India receiving about 71% of H-1B visas.
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'Industrial-scale fraud': Ex-US Congressman claims Chennai processed 220K H1B visas while yearly limit is 85K
A former US Congressman has claimed that there is a massive fraud ongoing in H1B visa processing. On a talk show on X, Dave Brat has claimed that Chennai processed 220,000 H1B visas while the global limit for the same is 85,000 per year.
How Indian-American US diplomat has exposed fraud in H-1B visa programme
Mahvash Siddiqui, who previously served at the US consulate in Chennai between 2005 and 2007, has alleged large-scale and organised fraud in the H1-B programme. She claimed many applications were supported by fake degrees, forged documents, or involved applicants who did not actually meet the skill level required for these specialised jobs
US economist Dave Brat claimed that the Chennai Consulate issued 220,000 H-1B visas, while the limit is only 85,000. Old fraud allegations resurface, prompting the Trump administration to intensify investigations.
Chennai’s 220,000 H-1B visas draw fresh fire as former US lawmaker renews attack on India’s dominance
Former US Representative Dave Brat and ex-diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui have reignited concerns over India's dominance in the H-1B visa system, alleging widespread fraud and misuse. Siddiqui claims a significant percentage of Indian H-1B visas involve forged documents or lack genuine high-skilled applicants, echoing Brat's criticisms about the program's integrity and its impact on American jobs.
"Chennai Got 220,000 H-1B Visas": US Economist's "Fraud" Allegation
America's H-1B visa programme is once again in hot water after an economist accused the system of fraud, alleging that the Chennai district in India obtained more than twice the total number of visas allowed nationwide.
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