Texas real estate agent testifies fake tech firms import Indian workers, forge visa documents, pay for 10 apartments at a time while Americans get laid off;

Texas running ‘H-1B ghost offices’: State launches probe into alleged visa abuse
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping probe into alleged H-1B visa abuse, accusing North Texas firms of using “ghost offices” and sham businesses to fraudulently sponsor foreign workers.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping investigation into alleged abuse of the H-1B visa programme by businesses operating in the state. The probe begins with three North Texas companies, which officials suspect may have used fraudulent methods to sponsor foreign workers. The investigation was announced on January 28, showing a stronger push by Texas authorities to crack down on companies that may be misusing the federal visa system.

Texas opens major probe into alleged H-1B visa abuse
As part of the investigation, Paxton’s office has issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to the three businesses. These legal demands require the companies to turn over extensive records related to their operations.

According to the Attorney General’s office, the firms are suspected of engaging in illegal activity to scam the H-1B visa programme, which allows US employers to hire foreign workers for specialised roles. Some of the companies under scrutiny were reportedly flagged after being identified in videos that circulated widely online.

https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/texas-running-h-1b-ghost-offices-state-launches-probe-into-alleged-visa-abuse/4122902/

https://www.newsweek.com/texas-launches-investigation-alleged-h-1b-visa-fraud-11435186

Factcheck: The video shows a real estate agent’s testimony at a Frisco City Council meeting, highlighting alleged H-1B visa fraud involving Indian immigrants. Texas officials have investigated similar cases, with settlements like a $2.5M fine for a firm in 2025. However, the claims are anecdotal, and critics argue they fuel racism without full evidence. Sources: Texas AG, NYT, Dallas News.