Project Firewall
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.
Trump Administration Defends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Essential Measure to Protect American Workers
Nov 15, 2025 10:49 am CST
The White House justifies the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee as a crucial step to prevent system abuse and protect American jobs, while highlighting "Project Firewall" to investigate companies violating visa regulations. Despite President Trump's defense of the program's necessity for importing talent, some Republican leaders are pushing to eliminate H-1B visas, which experts warn could severely impact healthcare access.
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.
Trump Administration Tackles H-1B Visa Abuse: New Measures to Protect American Workers
Oct 31, 2025 08:25 pm CST
The Trump administration has launched initiatives to combat H-1B visa abuse, including Project Firewall and a $100,000 petition fee. A Department of Labour video highlights that 72% of visa holders are Indians and accuses companies of unfairly replacing American workers with lower-paid foreign labor. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also ordered state universities to prioritize hiring Americans over foreign workers on visas.
Trump Administration Announces Major H-1B Visa Overhaul: $100,000 Fee and System Reform Coming by 2026
Sep 30, 2025 02:17 pm CST
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed plans for comprehensive changes to the H-1B visa program before February 2026, including the implementation of a $100,000 one-time fee for new applications. The administration aims to prioritize highly-skilled professionals like doctors and educators while reducing reliance on "inexpensive" tech consultants. Simultaneously, the Department of Labor has launched "Project Firewall" to protect American workers and ensure employer compliance with visa regulations.