EVALUATING THE SUCCESS OF BENEFIT FRAUD AND COMPLIANCE ACT IN AFFECTING WAGES AND OFFERS FOR SEVEN COMMON H1B OCCUPATIONS IN VIRGINIA, 2002-2010

This study examined the role of the Benefits Fraud and Compliance Act (BFCA) in affecting H1B hiring policy in the state of Virginia, as it pertained to seven computer science-related occupations. By employing an independent samples t-test approach, it was discovered that there was a statistically significant difference in H1B actual wages, proposed wages, and per-employer offers before and after BFCA.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Public Policy & Administration

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Alsadig, Khalafala

Contributors dc:contributor

• William Newmann

• H1B OCCUPATIONS IN VIRGINIA
• Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration
• Social and Behavioral Sciences

Statement dc:rights

• © The Author

Identifier

https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/297

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarscompass.vcu.edu:etd-1296