# Trump administration launches first major H-1B visa fraud probe

The Trump administration has initiated its first major investigation into alleged fraud involving H-1B visas, which allow U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. The probe targets potential abuses in the program, including schemes to undercut American wages. This action signals a stricter enforcement stance that could impact tech firms and foreign skilled workers.

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## Sources

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-admin-launches-its-first-major-h-1b-visa-fraud-investigation) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:29:40 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/trump-administration-vows-to-disable-international-criminal-court?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:32:24 +0000