Indian-Origin Founders of US Firm Guilty of H1B Visa Fraud

The founders of a San Jose-based staffing company, Nanosemantics, have been found guilty of H1B visa fraud. Kishore Dattapuram, Kumar Aswapathi, and Santosh Giri manipulated the H1B application process by submitting false job offers to secure visas for foreign workers. The company falsely claimed available job positions when, in fact, no actual employment existed, misleading the U.S. government.

This fraudulent activity gave them an unfair advantage over other companies in the competitive H1B visa market. The founders face serious legal consequences, including up to 10 years in prison and hefty fines.

The case highlights the issue of visa fraud and the illegal exploitation of the H1B visa program, which is intended for skilled foreign workers. This scam disrupted the integrity of the system, causing delays for legitimate applicants and impacting employment opportunities.

Sentencing for the founders will take place in early 2025, and the outcome of their actions could set a precedent for similar cases in the future. The conviction serves as a warning to others attempting to manipulate visa processes.