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Indian-origin CEO, Neeraj Sharma, could lose US citizenship over alleged H-1B visa fraud
Story by Akshit Joshi09 Jun • 2 min read • Updated 14h ago
- Key Figure: Neeraj Sharma, 50, former CEO of New Jersey staffing firm Magnavision LLC, accused of submitting fraudulent H-1B visa petitions between 2015-2017.
- Legal Action: US authorities have initiated civil proceedings to potentially revoke his citizenship as part of a broader crackdown on naturalization fraud.
- Broader Context: Sharma is among 17 naturalized citizens targeted; denaturalization occurs if citizenship was obtained through fraud, concealment, or false statements, though allegations are yet to be proven in court.
New Delhi: US authorities have launched proceedings to revoke the citizenship of an Indian-origin businessman accused of concealing his role in a fraudulent H-1B visa scheme while becoming a naturalized American citizen. The case is part of a wider push by the Trump administration to pursue denaturalization actions against individuals accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation.
Who is Neeraj Sharma?
The businessman, 50-year-old Neeraj Sharma, is a former chief executive of New Jersey-based staffing firm Magnavision LLC.According to a civil complaint filed by the US Department of Justice, Sharma allegedly signed and submitted multiple fraudulent H-1B visa petitions between 2015 and 2017.
Prosecutors claim the applications falsely stated that workers would be employed by a major global financial institution and included forged signatures from company executives.
Part of broader citizenship crackdown
Sharma is among 17 naturalized US citizens targeted in a new round of denaturalization actions announced by the Justice Department. US officials argue that citizenship can be revoked if it was obtained through fraud, concealment of material facts, or false statements made during the naturalization process.Denaturalization remains relatively rare in the United States, but the administration has signaled a more aggressive approach toward immigration and citizenship fraud cases. The proceedings against Sharma are civil rather than criminal, meaning a federal court will determine whether his citizenship should be revoked.
If the government succeeds, Sharma could lose his US citizenship and face further immigration consequences. The allegations remain unproven in court, and he will have an opportunity to contest the claims during the legal process.
