Trump admin begins 175 probes into H-1B abuse

THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION has launched about 175 investigations into H-1B visa abuse, including lapses such as low wages, nonexistent work sites and the practice of "benching" employees.According to the US Department of Labor, the probes were part of a broader effort for the protection of American jobs.

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“As part of our mission to protect American Jobs, we've launched 175 investigations into H-1B abuse,’ the Labor Department said ina post on X Friday. It added that under the leadership of President Donald Trump and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the agency will continue taking action to put American workers first. Chavez-DeRemer said in a post onX that the Labor Department “is using every resource at our disposal to put a stop to H-1B abuse and protect American Jobs. Under the leadership of @POTUS, we'll continue to invest in our workforce and ensure high-skilled job opportunities go to American Workers FIRST!” The Trump administration has launched a massive crackdown to check abuse in the H-1B visa programme, which is used by companies, particularly technology firms, to employ