美国劳工部监察长安东尼·德斯波西托重申了特朗普政府打击涉嫌H-1B和J-1签证欺诈的行动，警告称滥用这些项目威胁美国就业和国家安全。
US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito has reiterated the Trump administration's crackdown on alleged H-1B and J-1 visa fraud, warning that misuse of the programs threatens American jobs and national security.
德斯波西托在X平台发帖称，他和劳工部长基思·桑德林正与唐纳德·特朗普总统、JD·万斯副总统以及白宫反欺诈特别工作组合作，揭露涉嫌不法行为并追究责任人责任。
In a post on X, D'Esposito said he and Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling were working alongside President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and the White House Fraud Task Force to expose suspected wrongdoing and hold those responsible accountable."H-1B and J-1 visa fraud threatens American jobs and our national security," D'Esposito wrote.
“H-1B和J-1签证欺诈威胁美国就业和我们的国家安全，”德斯波西托写道。该声明表明政府继续支持调查涉嫌滥用就业类移民项目的行为。不过，德斯波西托在帖文中并未宣布新的调查、执法行动或签证限制。美国联邦探员上门调查涉嫌非公民投票 临近中期选举美国调查九所大学的J-1签证项目美国劳工部监察长办公室一直在调查涉及九所美国大学J-1签证项目的潜在欺诈行为，这些大学包括哈佛大学、耶鲁大学、斯坦福大学、布朗大学、匹兹堡大学和麻省理工学院。
The statement signals continued support for the administration's efforts to investigate alleged abuse of employment-based immigration programs. However, D'Esposito did not announce a new investigation, enforcement action or visa restriction in the post.US federal agents visit residents’ homes to investigate alleged noncitizen voting ahead of midtermsUS investigates J-1 visa programs at nine universitiesThe Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General has been investigating potential fraud involving J-1 visa programs at nine American universities, including Harvard University, Yale University, Stanford University, Brown University, the University of Pittsburgh and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
调查审查交流访问者项目是否被不当用于规避雇佣义务、剥削纳税人资助的项目或损害美国工人利益。
The investigation examines whether the exchange visitor program has been improperly used to circumvent employment obligations, exploit taxpayer-funded programs or disadvantage American workers.
J-1签证允许外国公民参加获批的交流项目，包括研究、学术和教育活动。
The J-1 visa allows foreign nationals to participate in approved exchange programs, including research, academic and educational activities.
此次调查使美国大学使用外国研究人员的做法受到更严格审查，特别是接受联邦研究资助的机构。
The investigation has brought greater scrutiny to the use of foreign researchers at American universities, particularly institutions receiving federal research funding.
然而，外国研究人员的存在本身并不构成违反签证规定的证据。美国签证等待时间对印度人延长；孟买、新德里访客签证预约延误最长白宫加强对签证欺诈的审查政府还加强了对H-1B项目的审查，该项目允许美国雇主聘请外国专业人士从事需要相关资质的专业工作。劳工部监察长支持联邦机构协同调查涉嫌签证欺诈，各机构正致力于识别违规行为，并在有正当理由时采取执法行动。
However, the presence of foreign researchers does not, by itself, establish a violation of visa rules.US visa wait times for Indians rise; Mumbai, Delhi see longest visitor visa appointment delaysWhite House intensifies scrutiny of visa fraudThe administration has also stepped up scrutiny of the H-1B program, which allows US employers to hire foreign professionals for specialized jobs requiring relevant qualifications. The Labor Department's Inspector General has backed a coordinated federal approach to investigating suspected visa fraud, with agencies working to identify violations and pursue enforcement action where warranted.
这项更广泛的打击行动针对涉嫌滥用移民项目和雇佣安排的行为。当局强调要保护美国工人，并确保雇主遵守适用的劳工和移民法律。未宣布新的签证限制H-1B和J-1项目服务于不同目的。H-1B类别允许雇主聘请外国工人从事专业职业，而J-1类别涵盖获批的交流访问者项目，包括学术研究和教育交流。政府加强审查可能导致进一步调查或执法行动，前提是当局认定存在违规行为。然而，德斯波西托的声明并未宣布对这两类签证实施任何额外限制。
The broader crackdown targets suspected misuse of immigration programs and employment arrangements. Authorities have emphasized protecting American workers and ensuring employers comply with applicable labor and immigration laws. No new visa restrictions announcedThe H-1B and J-1 programs serve different purposes. The H-1B category allows employers to hire foreign workers in specialized occupations, while the J-1 category covers approved exchange visitor programs, including academic research and educational exchanges. The administration's increased scrutiny could lead to further investigations or enforcement actions if authorities identify violations. However, D'Esposito's statement does not announce any additional restrictions on either visa category.