Sun Dec 01 23:02:35 UTC 2024: ## Infosys Pays Record $34 Million Fine for US Visa Fraud
**Bengaluru, India –** Indian IT giant Infosys has agreed to a record $34 million (Rs 283 crore) civil settlement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for alleged systemic visa fraud and abuse of immigration processes. This marks the largest-ever penalty imposed in a US immigration fraud case.
The settlement stems from allegations that Infosys used B-1 visitor visas for its workers instead of the required H-1B visas, allegedly circumventing US wage and immigration requirements and giving the company an unfair cost advantage. The charges claim this violated US visa regulations and undermined fair labor practices.
While Infosys has not admitted liability, the company has agreed to implement enhanced corporate compliance measures to prevent future violations and ensure transparency in its visa practices. The hefty fine serves as a stark warning to multinational corporations about the importance of adhering to immigration laws and ethical business practices globally.
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