U.S. Labor Dept investigates 9 universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud
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U.S. Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito announced Thursday an investigation into nine U.S. universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud, expressing concerns about Chinese scholars and the Chinese government. The investigation, conducted by the DOL Office of Inspector General, represents a new enforcement step in the Trump administration's scrutiny of academic exchange programs involving China. The nine universities under investigation were not named. The specific allegations of fraud and the evidence supporting the investigation have not been disclosed.
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The Trump administration, through the Department of Labor's inspector general, announced an investigation into nine US universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud, with officials expressing concerns about Chinese scholars and the Chinese government. Anthony D'Esposito, inspector general of the US Department of Labor, announced the investigation at a Thursday press conference. 美国劳工部调查9所大学涉嫌J-1签证欺诈，重点关注中国学者 特朗普政府通过劳工部监察长宣布对9所美国大学涉嫌J-1签证欺诈展开调查官员对中国学者和中国政府表示关切。美国劳工部监察长安东尼·德波西托在周四的新闻发布会上宣布了这一调查。
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