The latest investigation comes as the agency expands its nationwide crackdown on acquiring H-1B and other visas through fraudulent means. (Photo: AI Generated Image)The Trump administration has intensified its crackdown on alleged H-1B visa fraud, this time in Dallas, Texas, renewing the oversight of employers and businesses hiring foreign workers.Teaming up with commentator to expose alleged H-1B fraudIn a post on X, the US Department of Labor (DOL) said it has “teamed up” with commentator and entrepreneur Sara Gonzales and Blaze TV to “expose H-1B visa fraud across Texas.”The post added, “The fight continues…” and linked a video in which Gonzales can be seen questioning a business operator over alleged H-1B visa fraud.This H-1B Scammer Called the Cops On Me…So I Brought the Law To Him! pic.twitter.com/tZZCW5seea— Sara Gonzales (@SaraGonzalesTX) August 15, 2026Inspector General carries out Dallas checksAccording to a press release issued by DOL on August 13, Inspector General Anthony P. D’Esposito traveled to Dallas to advance the ongoing nationwide probe into H-1B visa fraud. He also carried out checks at companies that have received hundreds of approved H-1B visa petitions.“At one multi-story building housing numerous businesses linked to more than 500 approved H-1B applications, door-to-door inquiries were carried out. Many of the offices showed clear signs of inactivity: doors locked, lights off, and little to no evidence of active business operations,” the press release said.@USLaborIG teamed up with @SaraGonzalesTX + @BlazeTV, exposing H-1B fraud across Texas.The fight continues…WATCH:⤵️ https://t.co/ONblLOnk4U— DOL OIG (@DOLOIG) August 16, 2026Video shows confrontation over alleged visa fraudIn the video, Gonzales is seen confronting a person whom she identifies as an “H-1B visa scammer” and wrote that the person “called police on her”.Gonzales added that she then “brought the law to him” as she probed the alleged visa fraud. The video is captioned, “This H-1B Scammer Called the Cops On Me…So I Brought the Law To Him!”Nationwide crackdown on H-1B visa fraud expandsThe latest investigation comes as the agency expands its nationwide crackdown on acquiring H-1B and other visas through fraudulent means.Even though the Office of the Inspector General highlighted a multi-story building in Dallas linked to businesses with more than 500 H-1B applications, the agency didn’t declare that the companies or petitions were fraudulent.Story continues below this adWarning against fraud in foreign labour programmesAnthony said, “We are sending a clear message: fraud in our foreign labor programs will not be tolerated…We will not stand by while jobs are taken from Americans and H-1B fraud fuels criminal enterprises.”The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram