US Department of Labor investigations
Trump Acknowledges US Needs Foreign Talent Despite H-1B Visa Crackdown
Nov 12, 2025 01:03 pm CST
President Trump has softened his stance on immigration reform, admitting the US lacks certain specialized talents and needs foreign workers in sensitive sectors despite his administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike and ongoing investigations into visa program abuses. While maintaining his "America First" policy, Trump's recent statements highlight the complex balance between protecting American jobs and filling critical skills gaps in the US workforce.
US Department of Labor Uncovers Widespread H-1B Visa Program Violations in 175 Investigations
Nov 08, 2025 12:45 pm CST
The US Department of Labor has launched 175 investigations into H-1B visa program abuse, uncovering over $15 million in unpaid wages and multiple compliance violations including underpayment of skilled foreign workers, failure to notify authorities of terminations, and misrepresentation in labor applications. These findings emerged from Project Firewall, initiated alongside President Trump's new $100,000 H-1B petition fee.