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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.
Nalin Haley Calls for End to Legal Immigration as Young Americans Struggle to Find Jobs
Nov 10, 2025 11:53 pm CST
Nalin Haley, son of former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, advocates for restricting both legal and illegal immigration, citing employment difficulties faced by young Americans despite their qualifications. The 24-year-old expresses frustration about the job market, housing affordability, and what he perceives as competition from foreign workers, despite coming from a prominent Indian-American political family.
JD Vance Defends H-1B Visa Reforms: Protecting American Workers from Wage Undercutting
Oct 30, 2025 04:09 pm CST
US Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration's H-1B visa reforms, arguing that the current system allows employers to hire foreign workers at discounted rates, undermining American wages. The new policy includes a $100,000 fee for new applications, aimed at restoring the visa program's original purpose of retaining exceptional talent rather than replacing domestic workers.
Trump Administration Defends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Amid Legal Challenges from US Chamber and Industry Groups
Oct 24, 2025 07:06 am CST
The Trump administration is defending its new $100,000 H-1B visa fee policy against multiple lawsuits, including from the US Chamber of Commerce. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claims the program has been "spammed with fraud" and drives down American wages. The controversial fee represents a massive increase from current costs and will significantly impact tech companies and Indian IT professionals, who make up the largest group of H-1B visa recipients.
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.
US Announces $1,00,000 Fee For New H-1B Petitions After September 21
Sep 22, 2025 12:29 pm CST
All new H-1B visa petitions submitted after September 21, including those for the FY2026 lottery, will require payment of the USD 100,000 fee, as announced by President Donald Trump in a recent proclamation, the US government has said.
'No Overhaul' To 'Broken System': Musk's Flip-Flop On H-1B Visa Resurfaces
Sep 21, 2025 12:58 pm CST
As US President Donald Trump's latest effort to overhaul the country's immigration system faces criticisms and becomes a flash point with the tech industry, his former ally Elon Musk's flip flop on the matter has resurfaced on social media.
$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee For New Applicants, Current Holders Can Re-Enter US: White House Amid Confusion
Sep 21, 2025 11:05 am CST
The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.
'Walk Back': Immigration Lawyer On US $1,00,000 H-1B Visa Fee Clarification
Sep 21, 2025 08:40 am CST
Steven Brown, a partner at the business immigration law firm, Reddy Neumann Brown PC, argued that the clarification is different from the proclamation issued by President Donald Trump on Friday.