US Diplomat Demands H-1B Freeze Over 'Widespread Fraud,' Cites Fake Degrees

• Indian-origin US diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui calls for an H-1B visa program freeze due to widespread fraud.
• She witnessed fake degrees, forged documents, and bribery openly sold in Hyderabad's Ameerpet and Chennai.
• Siddiqui alleges underqualified H-1B holders displace American IT/STEM workers, often with lower pay.
• She accuses Indian lobbyists and Silicon Valley firms of misleading US lawmakers about the program.
• Recommendations include pausing new H-1B issuances, strengthening verification, and stricter penalties for fraud.

Why It Matters: Indian-origin US diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui urges H-1B freeze, citing extensive fraud and impact on US workers.