Indian-origin CEO to lose US citizenship over H-1B visa fraud

A federal judge has ordered the revocation of US citizenship for an Indian-origin CEO convicted of H-1B visa fraud. The individual, who was not named in the announcement, was found guilty of submitting false documents to obtain work visas for foreign employees.

The case marks a rare instance where naturalized citizenship is stripped due to immigration-related fraud. Prosecutors argued that the CEO knowingly misrepresented job roles and salaries to secure H-1B visas for workers who did not meet eligibility requirements.

The judge ruled that the fraud was material to the citizenship application, as it demonstrated a lack of good moral character. The defendant is expected to appeal the decision, which could set a precedent for similar cases involving visa fraud by naturalized citizens.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has emphasized that obtaining citizenship through fraudulent means undermines the integrity of the immigration system. The CEO faces deportation following the loss of citizenship.