Labor Department unveils 'Project Firewall' to reprimand employers who 'abuse' H-1B visas

Amid H-1B Visa Debate, Team Trump's Call To "Prioritize Qualified Americans"

In yet another crackdown on immigration, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has pledged to ensure employers follow H-1B visa rules and "prioritise qualified Americans" over foreign workers.

Labor Department unveils 'Project Firewall' to reprimand employers who 'abuse' H-1B visas

The United States Department of Labor unveiled the Project Firewall plan on Tuesday to reprimand employers accused of abusing the H1-B worker visa and incentivize them to prioritize qualified American workers.  The department stated that its plan will root out fraud, encourage employers to offer job opportunities, and safeguard the rights and wages of “highly skilled American workers.”  The department announced that it would open investigations,…

Project Firewall Targets H-1B Hiring Abuse as Federal Agencies Ramp Up Anti-Discrimination Efforts

AI generated Image Washington, D.C. – A new federal push to curb discriminatory hiring practices gained momentum this week as the U.S. Department of Labor praised the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for issuing updated guidance aimed at preventing employers from favoring foreign workers over qualified Americans — including through job ads restricted to H-1B visa holders. The EEOC’s new educational materials reaffirm that national …

U.S. Launches “Project Firewall”: H-1B Visa Crackdown Seeks to Prioritize American Workers

Under the new campaign, the U.S. Department of Labor steps up enforcement — sparking fierce debate over foreign talent and job protection. The U.S. government has unveiled a major crackdown on the H-1B visa program with a new initiative titled Project Firewall — designed to ensure qualified Americans are given priority in hiring and to curb the misuse of foreign-worker visas. What Is Project Firewall? Launched by the U.S. Department of Labor (D…

Project Firewall Tightens H-1B Scrutiny

The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Nov. 25 that its Project Firewall initiative has significantly intensified federal enforcement against discriminatory hiring practices, marking a tougher stance on the H-1B visa program and its effects on American workers.