H-1B Visa Crackdown: US Revokes Visas at Major IT Firm Over Low-Wage Job Placements

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has denied and revoked multiple H-1B petitions after finding.

That a major IT consulting company had classified skilled technology jobs at wage levels lower than those supported by the positions’ duties and requirements.

The agency disclosed the enforcement action in a September 5 post on X, saying its Vermont office identified petitions in which the wage classifications did not correspond with the level of work involved.

According to USCIS, such practices can “undercut required wages” and create unfair competition for American workers. The agency said the petitions were denied or revoked as part of its broader effort to enforce wage requirements and protect the integrity of the employment-based immigration system.

USCIS Focuses on H-1B Wage Levels

The latest action highlights increased scrutiny of how employers classify H-1B positions for prevailing-wage purposes.

Companies sponsoring H-1B workers are required to comply with applicable wage rules, with wage levels generally determined by factors including the occupation, experience and requirements of the position.

USCIS said officials found instances in which skilled technology positions at a major IT consulting firm had been assigned wage levels below those warranted by the actual duties and qualifications required for the jobs.

The agency did not name the consulting company involved, disclose the number of petitions affected or identify the specific technology roles under scrutiny.

Why Indian H-1B Workers Are Watching Closely

The development could attract particular attention among Indian technology professionals, who account for the largest share of approved H-1B beneficiaries.

USCIS data for fiscal year 2024 show that 283,397 approved H-1B beneficiaries were born in India, accounting for about 71% of all approved beneficiaries, according to the agency’s annual H-1B characteristics report.

However, the latest enforcement action does not mean that H-1B workers employed by consulting companies are automatically subject to new restrictions.

Instead, it signals that USCIS is examining whether the duties, job requirements and wage level listed in an H-1B petition are consistent with one another.

What It Could Mean for H-1B Employees

When an H-1B petition is denied or revoked, the consequences for the affected worker can vary depending on the circumstances, including the worker’s immigration status, employment situation and any available legal remedies.

USCIS said the enforcement action is aimed at ensuring employers comply with wage requirements and preventing practices that could disadvantage US workers.

The move comes as the Trump administration continues to intensify scrutiny of employment-based immigration and potential misuse of the H-1B visa programme, particularly in areas involving wage levels and staffing practices.