In nearly every H-1B petition, the petitioner is required to pay a $500 anti-fraud fee.\u00a0 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using the proceeds of these anti-fraud fees to investigate H-1B petitioners.\u00a0 DHS is contracting with private investigators to make surprise visits, though they may provide advance notice if they so desire, to H-1B work sites.\u00a0 These investigators are charged with verifying that the petitioning company is a real business entity operating as stated in the H-1B application and that the H-1B visa holder is a legitimate employee.<\/p>\n
Therefore, it is imperative that each H-1B sponsor make sure that their filings are accurate.\u00a0 If any amendments need to be made to reflect material changes in an already approved H-1B petition, such as change in work location or changes in job duties, the employer must timely file an H-1B amendment to reflect such changes.\u00a0 Failure to take these duties responsibly can result in monetary penalties as well as criminal prosecution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"