The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently expanded its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (CWAPP), which was originally launched by the Biden Administration in August 2024 to target financial crimes, foreign corruption, and healthcare fraud. Under the Trump Administration, CWAPP’s scope has been significantly broadened to include immigration law violations, customs fraud, government contracting abuses, and ties to transnational criminal organizations. This development marks a new era in immigration enforcement, one in which financial incentives are being used to encourage employees—past or present—to come forward with credible allegations about employer misconduct, including misuse of visa programs, failure to properly maintain I-9 forms, or systemic immigration fraud.
A Case That Sparked a Trend
In 2013, a whistleblower came forward with allegations that his employer failed to comply with federal immigration laws, including significant I-9 violations. The result was a staggering $34 million civil settlement tied to claims of visa abuse and immigration process manipulation. That whistleblower later built a career as a consultant, helping others navigate the whistleblower process with a focus on immigration and employment issues. The company at the center of that case has since faced repeated scrutiny. More recently, it has been targeted by whistleblower complaints to both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Securities and Exchange Board...
The PNP said the JLP’s desperate attempt at fear mongering, designed to mislead the public with baseless accusations About fiscal irresponsibility, is nothing more than political scare tactics. In...