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Empty offices, locked buildings & fake work location: US agency flags OPT visa fraud

US immigration agencies have uncovered widespread fraud within the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, involving thousands of foreign students and suspect employers. Investigations revealed fake offices, empty buildings, and companies claiming to employ hundreds with little to no actual business activity, suggesting a "guestworker pipeline" issue.

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10,000 foreign students, including Indians, misusing US Optional Practical Training program

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10,000 foreign students, including Indians, misusing US Optional Practical Training program

US ICE identifies 10,000 foreign students misusing Optional Practical Training program, including some from India, with suspect employers and fraud cases

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Empty offices, locked buildings &amp; fake work location: US agency flags OPT visa fraud

10,000 foreign students, including Indians, misusing US Optional Practical Training program

Empty offices, locked buildings & fake work location: US agency flags OPT visa fraud