BY VEENA RAO*
These days, anyone with a camera and a YouTube channel can claim to be an “investigative journalist.” But there is a big difference between asking tough questions and intimidating people for clicks. A recent video by conservative commentator Sara Gonzales shows how easily that line can be crossed.
Gonzales says she is exposing fraud in the H-1B visa program. What her video actually shows is her showing up unannounced at private homes, questioning business owners at their doorsteps, and treating discomfort as proof of guilt.
That is not journalism.
In one part of the video, Gonzales goes to the home of an IT company owner in Texas and asks where his H-1B workers are. The man is clearly startled. He says he will call the police and suggests she speak to his lawyer instead. Gonzales presents this reaction as suspicious.
But calling the police when a stranger with a camera shows up at your home is not strange. It is a normal response. No one is required to answer questions from a YouTuber, especially at their private residence.
Earlier in the video, Gonzales targets another company, 3B’s Technologies. She points to things like a home address, a coworking space, and workers not sitting in a central office as signs of fraud. None of these things are automatically illegal.
In today’s economy, many businesses operate remotely. Many people work from home. Many companies use coworking spaces or virtual offices. This is especially common in IT consulting, where workers often work at client sites instead of sitting in one company office all day.
Calling these practices “shady” does not make them criminal. It may simply show a lack of understanding of how modern consulting businesses operate.
You’re making a fool out of yourself.
— Sidharth (@Cloudwatch199) January 24, 2026
Many H-1B workers are hybrid — in-office once a week or once every 2 weeks , just like millions of Americans.
That’s not “fraud.” That’s normal employment.
USCIS approves thousands of remote/hybrid roles. It’s perfectly legal when done… https://t.co/cKEgAiHtpE
That was the point made by Sidharth, founder of the Indian American Advocacy Council, who responded to Gonzales’s claims on X. He wrote that body shops are legal, coworking spaces are legal, subcontracting is legal, remote employees are legal, and visa sponsorship is legal. He added: “Not liking an industry is not a crime. Not understanding how consulting works is not a scam.”
Another commentator, James Blunt, criticized Gonzales’s approach as driven by bias rather than evidence. He argued that she seemed to start with a conclusion and then look for anything that could be made to fit that story. He also questioned her reliance on “the neighbors said” style claims, pointing out that rumors and impressions are not the same as proof.
Most telling is what Gonzales does not show. There are no official findings of fraud. No evidence of violations confirmed by government agencies. No interviews with immigration attorneys or regulators. Instead, the video relies heavily on confrontations and insinuations.
Journalism is supposed to be about facts, not vibes. Evidence, not suspicion.
There is nothing wrong with debating the H-1B system. It is fair to ask whether it needs reforms. But it is irresponsible to turn legal business practices into online witch hunts—especially when immigrant-owned companies are involved.
Few thoughts on the Texas Story with the Indian business owner for those seeking clarity or honest information about it.
— James Blunt (@JBlunt1018) January 22, 2026
What this woman did isn’t journalism. It’s prejudice.
A few things that should alarm anyone who actually respects facts:
1.She started with a conclusion,…
When outrage replaces understanding, and intimidation replaces reporting, everyone loses. What Gonzales calls “exposing fraud” looks far more like harassment—and that should concern all of us.
*Veena Rao is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of NRI Pulse.
