Fact-check: Is the U.S. offering visa sponsorship jobs in 2024?

No, the visa sponsorship jobs in the United States in 2024 are a hoax. The website link in the WhatsApp message is not legitimate and is flagged as malicious by VirusTotal. 

Writer: Makur Majeng

A viral WhatsApp message claims that the United States is opening its doors to over 295,000 individuals, offering a life-changing opportunity to work and live in the US with all expenses covered, but this is a hoax. 

It provides a link to apply. “The United States is opening its doors to over 295,000 individuals,” the WhatsApp message reads in part. 

A screenshot of the claim on WhatsApp.

Upon clicking the link, an applicant is prompted to submit personal information and is led through multiple steps, including sharing the opportunity with 15 friends or five WhatsApp groups to proceed with the application.

The screenshot of the WhatsApp link web pages

A screenshot of the WhatsApp link web pages

Claim Verification:

A Google keyword search shows no verifiable evidence of the advertised opportunity, indicating a lack of credible support for the claim.

The website domain thryt.com has been flagged as malicious by the virustotal malware detection service, which raises concerns about its credibility and legitimacy.

A whois domain search indicates that the alleged website domain was created on March 13, 2023, and expires on March 13, 2024. The short duration of the website’s existence raises concerns about its legitimacy and further suggests that it may not be a trustworthy source for immigration or job opportunities.

The screenshot of the alleged website on whois domain information

Furthermore, the website prompts users to share the alleged opportunity with others to proceed with the application process. This is a common tactic used in potential scams and phishing attempts aimed at collecting personal information for fraudulent purposes. 

Therefore, individuals should be wary of such tactics and verify the authenticity of immigration or job opportunities through official and reputable channels, such as the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.

Conclusion

211 Check finds the claim in a WhatsApp message alleging that the United States offering a life-changing opportunity with all expenses covered through a linked website a hoax.

The website has been flagged as malicious and has a short duration, which raises concerns about its legitimacy.

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