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H-1B fraud row: Nearly 30 North Texas businesses under probe over alleged visa abuse
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into nearly 30 North Texas businesses over suspected H-1B visa abuse. Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) have been issued as part of the probe, according to an official statement shared online. A press release dated April 30, 2026 was referenced in reporting by Breaking 911 on X.
Why It Matters
The inquiry signals heightened scrutiny of H-1B visa program compliance and potential enforcement actions that could affect local businesses and workers.
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Announcement of H-1B probe into nearly 30 North Texas firms
April 30, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the opening of an investigation into nearly 30 North Texas businesses over suspected abuse of the H-1B visa programme. Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) have been issued as part of the ongoing probe into alleged visa fraud, according to an official statement shared online. Breaking 911 posted on X that action against multiple firms was being initiated, with a copy of the press release dated April 30, 2026 referenced in that report.