Two Indian-Origin Individuals Convicted in US H-1B Visa Fraud Case!

Two Indian-origin individuals have been found guilty in a major H-1B visa fraud case in the United States. According to the US Attorney’s Office in California, the accused filed visa petitions under the pretense of non-existent job opportunities at the University of California. The fraud came to light after investigations revealed that the employment claims were false, and both individuals have admitted to their involvement in the scheme.

The accused, Sampath Raj (51), who operates visa service centers in Dublin, California, and Sridhar Mada (51), a Chief Information Officer at the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, allegedly submitted multiple H-1B visa petitions between June 2020 and January 2023 without proper hiring authority. After securing approvals, the visas were reportedly diverted to other clients. Authorities stated that both individuals conspired in the scheme and now face up to five years in prison along with a fine of up to $250,000.