Following an in-depth investigation by American media, it has been discovered that some companies in the United States recruiting foreign workers through the H-1B program are engaging in fraudulent activities. These companies are establishing fake companies using residential addresses (or shell companies), and then utilizing the visa program to bring in foreign workers.
BlazeTV host Sara Gonzales conducted an investigation in the Frisco area of Texas and tracked down two so-called tech companies, only to find that the workers recruited by these companies do not actually exist.
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers for specialized positions that American citizens are unable to fill. H-1B visa holders typically receive visas for up to three years initially, with the possibility of extensions for an additional three years in most cases.
In recent years, lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns about fraud and abuse within the H-1B visa program and have proposed amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform or potentially abolish the program.
As per regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the work location of H-1B visa holders is closely tied to their Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). Any changes in employment location may necessitate a new application submission, and employers could face severe penalties for violating LCA terms.
One tech company named Qubitz Tech Sysystems LLC, per data from the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, applied for H-1Bs for 13 foreign employees in 2025, with 12 approvals. The visa contact person for this company, Hari Madiraju, has been recruiting “software developers” from overseas for years.
Sara Gonzales visited the registered address of Qubitz and found a four-bedroom house located in a residential neighborhood, raising suspicions about the legitimacy of the company.
Upon confronting an individual claiming to be “Hari” at the residence, he became visibly agitated. When asked about the company and its H-1B visa staff, “Hari” threatened to contact the authorities.
The investigation further revealed discrepancies at the office address provided by “Hari,” which turned out to be a cramped single room with minimal furnishings, questioning the plausibility of accommodating 12 H-1B employees within such a limited space.
Another company, 3Bees Technologies Inc., was found to have similar issues. The company, with Vamsi Krishna Vajinapally as its agent, director, and CEO, appeared operational on the Texas Comptroller website.
Data from the H-1B Employer Data Hub showed that 3Bees Technologies Inc. had 27 approved H-1B beneficiaries in 2022, yet faced 19 denials in 2023.
Allegedly employing foreign workers, including software developers, software quality assurance analysts, and software engineers, the company’s prior year approvals should still be valid.
Sara Gonzales visited the registered address of 3Bees and discovered it was housed within a residential building in Irving, Texas. Following up on the company’s updated office address, it was found situated within a construction site with no signs of office personnel or software development activities.
Labeling the situation as a scam, Sara Gonzales emphasized the ease with which individuals exploit legal loopholes to facilitate the illegal entry of thousands of foreigners into the United States through fake and shell companies.
Highlighting the questionable practices, Gonzales expressed skepticism towards the USCIS’s lack of action in addressing such deceptive activities, given the readily accessible information through basic online searches and follow-up investigations.
British Sky News anchor James Morrow also reported on the H-1B fraud cases in the United States, citing a major swindle in Texas where perpetrators exploited visa programs to bring in foreign nationals.