Originally published in Nashville Business Journal
January 20, 2012
Imagine for a moment that your business recently filed an H-1B
petition on behalf of a foreign worker named
John Doe. After the H-1B petition is approved, you receive an
unannounced visit from a fraud investigator with the Office of
Fraud Detection and National Security. The investigator asks to
speak with the company representative who signed the H-1B petition.
The investigator requests company information, such as the date
your company was established, the number of employees and your
company's revenue. The investigator also asks to speak with
John Doe and his supervisor and requests a tour of your
facility. Lastly, the investigator asks to review your quarterly
wage reports, payroll records or other evidence to demonstrate that
you have a bona fide business.
