OIG conducted a joint investigation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigations, of an immigration and tax preparation company allegedly committing employment based visa fraud. Investigation determined that the company fraudulently filed numerous labor certifications for foreign workers on behalf of current and former clients without their knowledge. Both the owner and office manager of the company have pleaded guilty to one count criminal informations charging them with conspiracy to commit visa/immigration fraud. The company owner also agreed to an order of forfeiture in the amount of $275,000.
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