H1B Verification System

Verify H1B Employer Locations

Help document and verify H1B employer locations through crowdsourced investigations

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Why This Matters

Understanding "Bona Fide Position"

When employers file H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs), they must attest that the position is "bona fide" — meaning it's a real, legitimate job at an actual business location. A bona fide position requires:

  • An actual employer operating at the stated worksite address
  • A real job with genuine duties and responsibilities
  • A legitimate business presence where the work will be performed
  • Accurate information about the employment location and conditions

If a business doesn't exist at its listed address, operates from a virtual office, or shares a small residential space with dozens of other "companies," it raises serious questions about whether the positions are bona fide. Legitimate business presence is fundamental evidence of bona fide employment.

⚠️ Important Disclosure

All evidence submitted through this system may be shared with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as part of formal LCA challenges and fraud investigations.

By submitting investigations, you acknowledge that your photos, documents, and observations may be used in official complaints and enforcement actions against employers who violate H-1B program requirements.

What Employers Must Attest

Under INA Section 212(n)(1) and 20 CFR § 655.730, H-1B employers must attest to four key conditions:

  • Prevailing Wage: Will pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage for the occupation and location
  • Working Conditions: Employment won't adversely affect working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers
  • No Strike/Lockout: No strike or lockout in the occupation at the place of employment
  • Notice: Notice of LCA filing provided to workers and union representatives

H-1B vs. PERM: Important Distinction

H-1B does NOT require proving inability to find U.S. workers. That requirement applies to the PERM labor certification process for green cards, not H-1B visas.

However, H-1B employers must still attest that working conditions won't adversely affect U.S. workers and that they won't displace U.S. workers 90 days before or after filing. Fraudulent LCAs claiming non-existent business locations undermine these protections and enable displacement of American workers.

The Problem We're Addressing

Analysis of LCA data reveals widespread patterns suggesting fraud:

  • Thousands of businesses filing LCAs from shared office addresses
  • Multiple companies operating from residential addresses
  • Businesses with no visible presence at their listed locations
  • Virtual offices and mail forwarding services listed as worksites
  • Suspicious patterns indicating body shopping operations

Your Right to Challenge

As an "interested party" under 20 CFR § 655.805, you have the legal right to:

  • File complaints about LCA violations with the Department of Labor
  • Submit evidence of misrepresentation or fraud
  • Request DOL investigation of suspicious applications
  • Request and examine employers' Public Access Files (PAF)
  • Challenge employers who fail to maintain required documentation

The Department of Labor has authority under 8 U.S.C. § 1182 to investigate complaints and impose penalties for violations, including civil monetary penalties up to $35,000 per violation, debarment from the H-1B program for up to 3 years, and requirements to pay back wages to affected workers.

The Solution: Crowdsourced Verification

By physically visiting and documenting H-1B employer locations, we build a comprehensive database of evidence to:

  • Verify whether businesses actually exist at their listed addresses
  • Document legitimate business presence (or lack thereof)
  • Provide evidence for formal LCA challenges to the Department of Labor
  • Ensure H-1B positions are truly bona fide
  • Hold employers accountable to their attestations

Understanding the Map

🔴 Red Markers

Red markers indicate locations that have not been investigated yet. These are H1B employer addresses from Labor Condition Applications (LCA) filed between 2022-2025.

Click any red marker to start an investigation and help verify if the business actually operates at that location.

🟢 Green Markers

Green markers show locations that have been investigated by community members. These locations have photos, documents, or other evidence uploaded.

Click green markers to view investigation details, photos, and evidence collected by other contributors.

What You'll Need

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    Smartphone Camera - Take clear photos of building exteriors, office doors, and signage
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    Physical Visit - Visit the location in person to verify if the business exists
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    Observation Skills - Look for business signage, office directories, and evidence of operations
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    15-30 Minutes - Most investigations take 15-30 minutes to complete

Investigation Process

1

Choose a Location

Browse the map or locations list to find an address near you. Red markers need investigation.

2

Visit the Location

Go to the physical address. Look for the business name on signage, directories, or office doors.

3

Document Evidence

Take photos of the building exterior, entrance, signage, and directory. Upload any relevant documents.

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Submit Your Findings

Upload your evidence through the Submit Investigation form. Your contribution helps verify H1B employer locations.

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Optional: File LCA Challenge

If you find evidence of fraud or non-compliance, you can file a formal LCA challenge with the Department of Labor.

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