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Activist claims visa consultant selling home amid trafficking allegations
An Indian visa consultant accused of H-1B visa trafficking is reportedly divesting assets and preparing to relocate to India, according to claims made by a vocal activist who previously exposed alleged visa irregularities in the sector.
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Sara Gonzales, known for investigations into visa processing practices, has alleged that Nagarjuna, a consultant she previously identified in connection with H-1B visa violations, is liquidating property holdings and planning to return to India. The claims emerge amid ongoing scrutiny of recruitment practices in the technology sector. Gonzales has characterized the consultant's actions as an attempt to distance himself from alleged involvement in visa trafficking schemes that have drawn regulatory attention. The H-1B visa program, which allows US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, has faced increased scrutiny over the past several years regarding potential abuse and fraudulent practices by certain consultants and recruiters. Allegations of trafficking typically involve violations of labor laws, wage fraud, and deceptive recruitment practices. The developments underscore broader concerns within India's technology sector regarding recruitment practices and visa compliance, with advocacy groups calling for stricter oversight of visa consultants and recruiters operating across borders.