Immigration Attorney Backs Government Investigation into H-1B Abuse Claims in Texas
Prominent immigration attorney Chand Parvathaneni, who recently made headlines after refuting a viral claim that he filed 700,000 H-1B applications in 2025, has spoken out about the ongoing H-1B abuse allegations in Texas. He emphasized that a proper government investigation is always preferable to unverified social media accusations when addressing such serious matters.
Texas Attorney General Launches Probe into Suspicious H-1B Firms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has ordered a comprehensive investigation into three H-1B visa firms following an investigative report by journalist Sara Gonzales. Her report alleged that these companies, which appear in official USCIS records, have no actual operational presence on the ground.
Gonzales specifically highlighted two Indian-origin companies, claiming their listed offices are either completely empty or residential addresses with no employees working there. While many observers noted that this is typical of H-1B staffing companies or IT bodyshops that supply H-1B workers to other companies without having substantial operations of their own, the Texas Attorney General has now formally requested detailed information from these firms.
The investigation seeks documentation about:
- Employee details and payroll records
- Products or services offered
- Operational verification and compliance
Attorney Calls for Identifying Real Culprits Through Proper Channels
Immigration attorney Chand Parvathaneni has welcomed the government investigation, stating that while bad actors should be punished appropriately, they do not represent the majority who follow immigration laws diligently. In his official statement, he clarified the role of immigration attorneys in the H-1B process.
"As immigration attorneys, we do not have financial or ownership interests in any of our client companies. We do not guarantee approvals, and our work and fees remain the same regardless of whether a case is approved or denied. Our role is limited to preparing and filing petitions based on information provided by employers," his statement read.
He further explained that attorneys have no control over client companies or visibility into their day-to-day operations, emphasizing that compliance ultimately rests with employers themselves. The government possesses the necessary tools, authority, and resources to conduct thorough audits, review operations, verify Labor Condition Application compliance, confirm wage payments, and examine financial records.
Urgent Need for H-1B Program Reform
Parvathaneni's statement also highlighted the outdated nature of current H-1B regulations, noting they were written in the 1990s and no longer reflect today's workforce realities or adequately address impacts on the US workforce.
"Current H-1B regulations were written in the 1990s and do not fully reflect today's workforce realities or the impact to US workforce and needs a reform. Government investigations, not social-media accusations, are the appropriate way to isolate violations and ensure accountability by finding the real culprits," the statement added.
He stressed that thorough investigations protect due process, identify fraud where it exists, and preserve the integrity of the H-1B program. The attorney's comments come at a time when the H-1B visa program faces increasing scrutiny, with calls for modernization and stronger enforcement mechanisms to prevent abuse while ensuring legitimate employers and skilled workers can continue benefiting from the program.
