Since May 2025 DOJ added immigration violations to its whistleblower program, pairing FCA enforcement with criminal statutes. NDAA 2025 raised administrative claim thresholds to $1 million and DHS/USCIS expanded enforcement. Whistleblowers can earn up to 30% of recoveries. Contractors should tighten hiring checks, subcontractor oversight, and documentation to avoid FCA and immigration exposure.
