Chand Parvathaneni, a Dallas-based immigration attorney of Indian origin, has finally responded to viral claims about his involvement with H-1B visa approvals. The controversy erupted after right-wing influencer Kaylee Campbell posted a video alleging Parvathaneni approved over 400,000 H-1B visa applicants by 2024 and more than 700,000 in Texas during 2025.
False Allegations Gain Political Traction
The video gained significant attention when Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene shared it on social media platform X. Greene wrote, "North Texas seems to have a serious H-1B visa fraud scam going. One immigration attorney brought in over 700K H-1Bs in 2025 alone." She used the post to urge Republican support for her bill seeking to terminate the H-1B program entirely.
Attorney's Clear Denial
Parvathaneni firmly rejected these allegations as "inaccurate and misleading." He stated unequivocally, "I do not approve visas, nor do I have any authority to approve or deny any kind of immigration benefit." The attorney explained that all visa petitions undergo adjudication exclusively by United States government agencies.
"All petitions are adjudicated solely by the US government through US Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Labor," Parvathaneni told New India Broad. He emphasized his professional role remains strictly limited to providing legal services to clients navigating the complex immigration system.
Addressing Specific Claims
Parvathaneni systematically addressed multiple false assertions circulating online:
- Visa Approval Authority: He clarified that immigration attorneys never possess authority to approve visas—this power rests exclusively with federal agencies
- Application Numbers: Regarding claims he filed 700,000 H-1B applications, Parvathaneni revealed he actually filed approximately 20,000 Labor Condition Applications throughout his entire career, many representing extensions or amendments for existing clients
- Wage Determinations: He explained employers must set salaries meeting legally mandated prevailing wages determined by the Department of Labor
- Remote Work Allegations: Parvathaneni noted allegations about improper remote work arrangements lacked foundation, as employers must disclose work nature and location during hiring processes
Call for Constructive Criticism
The attorney expressed openness to legitimate policy discussions about the H-1B program. "I encourage constructive criticism," Parvathaneni said. "Criticism to refine the H-1B program should be done in a way that not a single US worker is impacted. But please do not lay out any false allegations."
He specifically denied taking any actions intended to harm or displace American workers, reiterating his commitment to legal compliance and ethical practice.
Video Removed Amid Fact-Checking
Kaylee Campbell deleted her original video before Parvathaneni issued his formal response. This removal followed significant online backlash and fact-checking efforts by multiple users who identified inconsistencies in the presented figures.
Social media users highlighted the mathematical improbability of one attorney processing hundreds of thousands of visa applications, noting the actual adjudication process involves multiple government agencies with specific protocols.
Professional Background
Chand Parvathaneni brings substantial educational credentials to his immigration practice. He holds:
- An engineering degree from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- A computer science degree from the University of Texas
- A law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law
This technical and legal background informs his approach to immigration cases, particularly those involving employment-based visas like the H-1B program for specialty occupation workers.
The incident highlights how immigration issues frequently become politicized in election years, with specific professionals sometimes targeted by misinformation campaigns. Parvathaneni's detailed response seeks to correct the record while maintaining professional decorum amid heated political rhetoric surrounding immigration policy.
