Tech Companies Accused of Colluding to Cheat H-1B Visa Lottery System

Tech companies have allegedly exploited a loophole in the H1-B visa lottery system by entering foreign employees' names multiple times to increase their chances of selection. The US government is investigating several technology companies for trying to circumvent the system, which has raised major concerns. While it isn't illegal for a foreign worker to have several companies submit the H1-B application, the company is required to confirm they have a job in place for the candidate. The government is proposing to raise the registration fee to $215 and further regulate the process to prevent fraudulent applications.