Texas AG Paxton Launches Investigations Into H-1B Employers

Attorney General Ken Paxton is targeting nearly 30 North Texas employers as part of an investigation into fraud involving the H-1B visa program.

The businesses are suspected of operating “ghost offices” without active operations in the state, Paxton’s office said in a Thursday announcement. He’s seeking records of all employees as well as financial statements from the companies.

The specialty occupation visa program, heavily used for hiring in tech-related fields, has come under increasing attack from conservatives and Republican elected officials. It requires that employers petitioning for a worker have a legitimate job offer requiring at least a bachelor’s ...