Allegations of immigration and employment law violations in keeping a live-in nanny without proper work authorization
San Francisco Today
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic candidate for California governor, is under federal investigation over allegations that he violated immigration and employment laws to keep a live-in nanny in the U.S. while she lacked proper work authorization. Complaints filed with the Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security accuse Swalwell and his wife of lying to keep the nanny employed and paying her with campaign funds.
The investigation into Swalwell's alleged hiring practices raises concerns about potential abuse of power and disregard for immigration laws, especially for a high-profile political figure. It also comes as Swalwell faces separate allegations of sexual assault from former staffers, potentially complicating his gubernatorial campaign.
According to the complaints, Swalwell hired a Brazilian national named Amanda Barbosa as a live-in nanny in 2021 after she came to the U.S. on an au pair visa. Barbosa was paid $3,914 in campaign funds in 2021 and $46,930 in 2022, raising allegations that this was a workaround to keep her employed despite lacking proper work authorization. In late 2022, Swalwell began the process of sponsoring Barbosa for a green card as her visa was set to expire. The Department of Labor later approved the labor certification in 2024, and Barbosa received an additional $38,905...
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