Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:41am on 26 Nov 2025,Wednesday India Global
Former US Representative Dr Dave Brat has alleged massive fraud in the H-1B visa system, claiming Chennai's consulate processed 220,000 visas exceeding the nationwide statutory cap of 85,000. Speaking on Steve Bannon's podcast, Brat stated 71 percent of H-1B visas originate from India, calling it "industrial-scale fraud." Former US diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui corroborated these claims, alleging 80-90 percent of Indian H-1B visas involved fake degrees or forged documents between 2005-2007. She identified Hyderabad's Ameerpet as a fraud hotspot where shops sold fake employment letters and certificates. Chennai consulate handles applications from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana. Despite criticism, President Trump recently expressed support for H-1B visas, emphasizing America's need for global talent.
