Epstein Files Expose H-1B Visa Program Abuse for Models and Maxwell
An explosive investigative report has uncovered that the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein systematically exploited the H-1B visa program to bring models from Eastern Europe into the United States. The findings, based on newly released immigration records from the Epstein Files, also confirm that Epstein personally sponsored Ghislaine Maxwell's initial legal entry into the country using the same visa category.
Models Linked to Controversial Agencies Flown to Epstein's Vicinity
The records indicate that several of these models were associated with modeling agencies connected to Jean-Luc Brunel, the late French model scout who faced multiple allegations of misconduct, including sex trafficking. Accusers have long alleged that Brunel collaborated with Epstein in his illicit activities.
Detailed flight logs from the mid-2000s show that non-US women were frequently transported to the United States on trips that often originated from St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. This location is notably close to Epstein's private island, Little St. James. The flights then landed at various destinations across the mainland United States, according to the report.
Ghislaine Maxwell's Visa and Path to US Citizenship Detailed
In a significant revelation, the documents confirm that in 1992, Epstein acted as the direct sponsor for Ghislaine Maxwell's first long-term legal entry into the US. The US consulate in London issued Maxwell a physical H-1B visa on January 15, 1993. She entered the country through New York, with the visa initially valid for three years.
Subsequent immigration forms filed by Maxwell stated that she began employment as a manager for J. Epstein & Co. on January 19, 1993. Her journey toward permanent residency continued when she applied for a Green Card in 1995 under the Diversity Visa program in New York. The application was approved in early 1996. Maxwell ultimately became a naturalized US citizen in 2002.
H-1B Program Under Scrutiny Amid Broader Immigration Debates
The H-1B visa program, designed to allow US companies to hire foreign workers with specialized skills not readily available domestically, has become a highly contentious issue in American immigration policy. Critics, including America First activists, argue that the program is misused and claim it allows foreign nationals from countries like India and China to take jobs from American workers.
This controversy has escalated recently, with states such as Florida and Texas taking legislative action to ban the employment of H-1B visa holders in state agencies and public universities. The Epstein case adds a new dimension to these debates, highlighting potential vulnerabilities and abuses within the system.
Compensation and Qualifications of H-1B Models Revealed
The immigration records for the models brought in under the H-1B program show that they had limited formal education, raising questions about their eligibility under the program's requirements for specialized professional roles. Despite this, each model was reportedly compensated with an annual salary of $100,000 at the time, a figure that underscores the financial scale of Epstein's operations.
This detailed account from the Epstein Files not only sheds light on the specific mechanisms used to facilitate international travel for individuals connected to Epstein but also fuels ongoing discussions about immigration reform and the integrity of visa programs in the United States.
