US staffing firm under fire for excluding Americans from job
LanceSoft, an IT staffing company, got called out after posting a California tech support job that specifically barred US citizens and green card holders.
The listing, which offered $60 an hour but required an active H1B visa, was quickly taken down after reporters contacted the company about the exclusion.
Job ad sparks legal and public backlash
Even though the ad claimed to be "an equal opportunity employer," recruiter Riyaz Ansari's note—"No USC/GC for this role"—made it clear Americans weren't welcome.
This move has raised legal questions about discrimination based on citizenship.
Not just 1 company: DOJ investigating similar cases
Turns out, LanceSoft isn't alone. Since 2024, over two dozen similar ads have targeted only H-1B holders—mostly by companies run by Indian nationals.
A senior DOJ official says the Department of Justice is now working with other agencies to investigate these hiring practices.
Who is Harmeet Dhillon?
A senior DOJ official leads civil rights enforcement at the US Department of Justice.
She's currently heading up efforts to crack down on discriminatory job ads tied to H-1B visa requirements and is coordinating with several federal agencies to protect fair hiring practices.