ICE HSI Probes OPT Fraud At N. Virginia IT Firms; Staged Worksites Flagged
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)|Oct 15, 2025
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ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations conducted site visits at Northern Virginia IT companies employing F-1 students in OPT, citing signs of noncompliance and potential fraud, including nonfunctional or staged worksites and supervisors unfamiliar with OPT rules. One listed worksite was a suburban home claiming dozens of student workers. ICE says it will intensify investigations to protect SEVP integrity and national security, aligning with a broader 2025 worksite enforcement push that includes nationwide I-9 audit operations.
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