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Telugu Hustle in the U.S.: Legit Jobs or Fake Resumes? 🚨
Where there's a Patel, there's a Motel.🏨- WSJ
Where there's a Singh, there's a Truck. 🚛 - KE
Where there's a Telugu, there's a Fake Resume! 📄-KE
Andhrites are basically born Americans! If you're from Andhra Pradesh, the roadmap is set—
B.Tech (STEM) ➡️ Master’s in the USA or a one-way ticket via Ameerpet’s H-1B pipeline. Fake resumes, fake client letters, fake job offers—it’s the Desi hustle to the U.S. And let’s not forget, many Telugu CEOs of Indian Incs rode the 1990s Mainframe wave straight through the floodgates! 💻✈️💰
Back in 2000, my friend in Qatar told me, "Kumar, if you don’t know Malayalam or Keralites in the UAE, you won’t get a job." Fast forward to the U.S. — same playbook, different language. If you don’t know Telugu or the right Telugu people, good luck finding a job. Here’s the proof:
✅ Hiring managers – Telugu
✅ Vendors – Telugu
✅ Shady middlemen – Telugu
✅ Employers – Telugu
✅ Proxy interview mafia – Telugu
It’s a full-circle monopoly! 💼🇮🇳💰
Telugu Presence in the U.S.:
Telugu people, primarily from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, are a significant part of the Indian immigrant community in the U.S. They are particularly dominant in the IT sector, where many of them arrive on H-1B visas or other work-based permits. The numbers of Telugu immigrants are growing, and their presence in the tech industry is often seen in the massive number of consultancies they run.
Legal and Illegal Entry:
While the majority enter legally on work or student visas like the H-1B, F-1, or L-1, some individuals also find loopholes or resort to illegal means, including overstaying visas or using fraudulent documents, which leads to potential issues down the line. The arrival methods range from those strictly adhering to U.S. immigration laws to those who take shortcuts.
Role of Telugu Consultancies:
Around 80% of IT consultancies in the U.S. are said to be run by Telugu people, especially from Andhra Pradesh. These consultancies often play a significant role in the hiring process, sometimes prioritizing their own community members or even using caste-based networks. This can lead to various issues in the industry, such as discriminatory hiring practices and corruption, which raises serious concerns about fairness and ethics.
Caste and Network Dynamics:
The caste system, although not as visible in the U.S., still influences many aspects of the Telugu community. Within these consultancies, caste-based hiring practices are sometimes reported, with certain groups receiving preferential treatment. This can lead to a monopolization of specific jobs or roles for certain sub-groups, and the process can be more about who you know (and who you’re related to by caste) than your skills or qualifications.
Fake Resumes:
A major issue within this community is the rise of fake resumes. The pressure to secure U.S. jobs is so high that some Telugu candidates resort to exaggerating their qualifications or even fabricating entire resumes. This is especially common in consultancies, where candidates are sometimes hired based on these falsified documents, leading to potential fraud investigations and, ultimately, job termination or visa issues.
Business Ventures:
Outside of IT, many Telugu immigrants have diversified into real estate, restaurants, and transportation businesses. Some of them manage grocery stores, gas stations, or even small hotels/motels. However, the IT industry remains the primary focus, with thousands of Telugu professionals working for major tech companies or in consulting firms across the U.S.
The Bottom Line:
The Telugu community’s success in the U.S. is undeniable, but this success is not without its challenges. With a combination of legal and illegal practices, caste-based discrimination, and unethical hiring, the community faces both internal and external struggles. These issues often lead to the spread of fake resumes and fraudulent activities that harm the reputation of the community as a whole.
What is the total number of Telugu speaking people in USA?
As of 2024, the Telugu-speaking population in the United States has experienced significant growth, reaching approximately 1.23 million individuals, up from 320,000 in 2016.
indiatoday.in
This surge has positioned Telugu as the 11th most-spoken foreign language in the country.
Hindustan Times
The largest concentrations of Telugu speakers are found in:
California: Approximately 200,000 individuals
Texas: Around 150,000 individuals
New Jersey: Approximately 110,000 individuals
@HindustanTimes
Indians, especially Telugu folks, call Dallas "Dallaspuram"—where puram means village in India. This isn’t just immigration; it’s a full-on takeover!
This demographic shift reflects the rapid growth of the Telugu-speaking community across the United States.
Telugu population in US grow 4-fold in 8 years, language among most-spoken
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@IndiaToday
Telugu now 11th most-spoken foreign language in the US: Report | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
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For more on this, check out Kumar Exclusive’s take on fraud in tech and consultancy industries. 🚨
Link:
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Maharashtrian in the USA - H-1B Bodyshops & Hiring managers in BANKs
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A Classic CASE for example:
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Why are some Telugu-speaking people targeting Kumar? Reporting fraud is NOT hating. In India, the media reports on crimes every day — does that mean Indian media hates India and Indians? Just pointing out the truth.
Note: Kumar has been investigating the H-1B game run by Telugu networks in Ameerpet, Hyderabad, India, since the 1990s. 🔍📄
kumarexclusive.com/media/
Disclaimers:
KUMAR EXCLUSIVE IS NOT GENERALIZING OR STEREOTYPING. PLEASE DO NOT GET OFFENDED BY TAKING IF YOU ARE GETTING OFFENDED, WE WILL UNDERSTAND YOUR COLOR. THANKS.
The LinkedIn screenshot below is from a message a follower sent to Kumar in 2010, stating that Telugu people had already messed up the situation in the USA by 2000. Fast forward to 2025, and it’s only gotten worse.
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