importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-05T21:05:37Z

DOJ Imposes Oversight on OpenAI's Green-Card Sponsorship Practices Under Trump Administration

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has secured oversight of OpenAI's green-card employee sponsorship practices through a settlement agreement. The DOJ alleged OpenAI and its subsidiary Statsig violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by not properly seeking U.S. citizens for roles before sponsoring permanent residency, requiring $3.2 million in payments and ongoing compliance reporting.

The DOJ alleged that OpenAI did not meaningful attempt to hire U.S. citizens before seeking permanent residence for Visa-holding employees.

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