The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a significant inquiry into nine prominent universities, including Harvard and Stanford, regarding their use of J-1 exchange visitor visas. Vice President JD Vance alleged that these institutions may be utilizing foreign researchers on federally funded grants to suppress wages for American graduate students. The investigation aims to determine if there is visa abuse, improper financial ties, or undue foreign influence affecting research integrity. Affected universities, such as MIT and Brown, have stated they are reviewing the subpoenas and maintain that their hiring practices comply with federal regulations. This probe coincides with broader government scrutiny of international student programs and potential labor certification fraud involving major technology firms. Officials are specifically examining whether these academic institutions are prioritizing foreign labor over domestic researchers, a claim currently under scrutiny by federal authorities.
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