Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee:H-1B cap-exempt - Rohith Dongari The cited policy - CAL-Card payments to USCIS for Immigration Services - Exemption…

The State of California Department of Transportation awarded a contract to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on April 27, 2026, for non-information technology services consisting of agreements with other governmental entities and public universities. The contract is valued at $500 and covers a single line item related to fraud prevention and detection fees associated with H-1B cap-exempt immigration services. The contract period extends from the award date of April 27, 2026, through the completion date of April 27, 2026, representing a same-day performance window.

The specific deliverable involves authorization for the California Transportation Department to utilize the CAL-Card (California procurement card) to remit payments to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for immigration-related services. This arrangement is supported by an exemption memorandum dated November 14, 2025, which permits the use of the CAL-Card payment mechanism for this purpose. The referenced individual, Rohith Dongari, is identified in connection with the H-1B cap-exempt classification noted in the contract documentation.