Trust Betrayed: Federal Case Uncovers Alleged 7‑Year Immigration Fraud in Texas
Indictment highlights alleged misuse of H‑1B visas and green card pathways, raising concerns for immigrant families who rely on honest legal guidance.
Federal prosecutors have unveiled a sweeping immigration fraud case in North Texas that they say operated for more than seven years, allegedly exploiting U.S. visa and green card systems and placing vulnerable immigrants at risk.
According to court records, Abdul Hadi Murshid and Muhammad Salman Nasir have been charged in connection with what authorities describe as a long‑running scheme involving fraudulent immigration filings. The case, United States v. Murshid et al., was filed on May 21, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Prosecutors allege that from January 2018 through May 2025, the defendants submitted or caused the submission of false documents tied to employment‑based immigration benefits, including H‑1B work visas and EB‑2 and EB‑3 green cards. The indictment claims the alleged operation was designed to enrich those involved while enabling individuals to improperly obtain or maintain immigration status in the United States.
“The defendants engaged in a scheme to commit visa fraud to enrich themselves and others,” prosecutors wrote, alleging that inaccurate job offers, qualifications, and employer information were used to support visa petitions, reported The Dallas Express.
Court filings state that immigration applications were prepared through the Law Offices of D. Robert Jones PLLC and allegedly supported by Reliable Ventures, Inc., which authorities claim helped facilitate the filings. Both business entities were indicted alongside the two men on charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States, visa fraud, and conspiracy to launder money.
Murshid has pleaded not guilty, according to court records. PACER filings also indicate that attorney Tim Menchu was appointed to represent Nasir.
The indictment outlines how the H‑1B visa program—intended to allow U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign professionals—was allegedly misused. Under the program, employers must submit a Labor Condition Application detailing job location, duties, and wages, followed by a petition to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Prosecutors claim that some filings contained false or misleading information regarding these requirements.
Authorities say the alleged scheme affected individuals from several countries, including Pakistan, Egypt, India, Nepal, and the United Kingdom. Some applicants were reportedly seeking permanent residency through employer sponsorship, placing significant trust in those handling their cases.
In one example cited, prosecutors allege the defendants helped secure a green card for an individual identified as R.S.W. in June 2024. Murshid also faces a separate allegation of unlawfully obtaining U.S. citizenship by making false statements during the naturalization process, including allegedly denying past criminal conduct during his interview.
Federal investigators from the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, and the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General were involved in the probe.
While the allegations are serious, the court has emphasized that an indictment is not a conviction. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The case has seen multiple continuances, and the latest court order sets a final pretrial conference for September 4, 2026.
For immigrant communities, the case serves as a reminder of the importance of verified legal counsel and ethical representation when navigating complex immigration systems.