Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a renewed push to investigate potential abuses of the H-1B visa program, a system designed to allow American companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers.
In a public statement, the Department emphasized its commitment to prioritizing American workers, saying: “End H-1B abuse. Hire Americans FIRST.”
As part of this initiative, the Trump Administration introduced Project Firewall, an enforcement campaign aimed at examining companies’ compliance with visa requirements. The program is expected to target employers who may be exploiting loopholes or misusing the system, with the broader goal of ensuring that U.S. workers are not displaced by foreign labor.
The H-1B program has long been a point of contention, with supporters arguing it fills critical skill shortages in industries like technology and healthcare, while critics say it allows companies to undercut wages and bypass qualified American workers.
With these new measures, the Department of Labor signaled a tougher stance, warning that noncompliant firms could face significant scrutiny and potential penalties.