Cognizant Named in Trump's Major H-1B Visa Fraud Investigation

The Trump administration has launched a major investigation into H-1B visa fraud, naming Cognizant Technology Solutions as one of the companies under scrutiny. The probe focuses on allegations that firms misused the visa program to bring in foreign workers at lower wages, displacing American employees.

Cognizant, a New Jersey-based IT services company with a large Indian workforce, is a prominent user of H-1B visas. The investigation is part of a broader effort by the administration to enforce immigration laws and protect domestic jobs.

Details of the investigation remain limited, but it signals increased federal oversight of the H-1B program. Companies found in violation could face fines, debarment from the program, or criminal charges.

The probe has drawn attention to the reliance of tech firms on H-1B workers and the ongoing debate over immigration policy in the United States. Cognizant has not publicly commented on the investigation.