A North Texas daycare operator is facing growing scrutiny after a viral confrontation raised questions about how his businesses have used the federal H-1B visa program.
The video, shared by BlazeTV contributor Sara Gonzales, shows her questioning the owner of Allen Infant Care Center, a facility in the Dallas–Fort Worth area that was previously known as Golden Acorn Academy. Gonzales links the daycare to a network of businesses, including Golden Qi Holdings LLC and DFW ABA Center, an autism therapy provider.
At the center of the controversy is the claim that these businesses have filed more than 50 labor condition applications and sponsored at least 37 H-1B workers. Public records cited in the report list positions such as market research analyst and supply chain analyst, roles that critics argue do not align with typical daycare operations.
During the on-camera exchange, the owner, identified as Yuan Yao, declined to answer detailed questions and repeatedly directed Gonzales to his attorney. “I only can tell you everything is legal,” he said, without providing documentation when asked about visa filings and hiring practices.
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The video also includes allegations from an individual described as a former insider or whistleblower, who claims the operation functioned as a “pay-to-play” system. According to that account, some foreign nationals allegedly paid as much as $20,000 for visa sponsorship and were then paid minimal wages after arriving in the United States. The claims have not been independently verified.
“He sells visas,” the individual alleged in the footage, adding that some workers were encouraged to leave after realizing they were underpaid. The same source claimed that several of the sponsored employees did not actually work at the daycare and were instead associated with other locations or trying to secure different jobs after entering the country.
Questions have also been raised about whether the daycare and its affiliated autism center are fully operational. Gonzales states in the video that the daycare appeared closed during her visit and undergoing changes, while still continuing to file for new H-1B workers in 2026.
Additional scrutiny stems from financial records tied to the businesses. The companies reportedly received more than $100,000 in forgivable loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program during the pandemic, and there are references to a bankruptcy filing in 2022.
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The H-1B visa program is designed to allow U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialized fields when qualified domestic workers are not available. Employers must demonstrate a legitimate need for the role and comply with wage requirements set by the Department of Labor.
Gonzales said she plans to forward her findings to federal agencies, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Labor, arguing that the situation raises broader concerns about oversight.
The controversy comes amid a wider crackdown in Texas. The office of Ken Paxton has already been investigating suspected abuse of the H-1B system in North Texas, including allegations that some companies operate as “ghost” businesses while sponsoring foreign workers.
As of now, no formal charges have been announced in connection with the daycare or its affiliated entities. The allegations remain under review, and federal authorities have not publicly commented on the specific claims made in the video.