NRI PULSE STAFF REPORTAustin, TX, January 29, 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a sweeping civil investigation into alleged abuse of the federal H-1B visa program, beginning with three North Texas businesses suspected of fraudulent practices linked to visa sponsorship. The investigation follows reports and online videos that raised questions about whether certain firms were operating legitimate businesses while sponsoring foreign workers under the H-1B program. “Any criminal who attempts to scam the H-1B visa program and use ‘ghost offices’ or other fraudulent ploys should be prepared to face the full force of the law,” Paxton said. Her report, shared extensively on X and other platforms, sparked a broader online debate about the H-1B visa system, subcontracting practices, and enforcement gaps. The H-1B visa program, administered by the federal government, allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations.