Trump Administration Launches Project Firewall: Enforcing H-1B Visa Rules to Protect American Workers

Nov 26, 2025 02:28 pm CST

The Trump administration has introduced Project Firewall, a collaborative initiative between the Department of Labor and EEOC designed to enforce H-1B visa regulations and prioritize American workers in hiring processes. While maintaining a "nuanced" approach to skilled immigration, Trump insists qualified Americans must not be replaced by foreign workers, with increased scrutiny on employers' compliance with labor laws.