The US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the intensification of its oversight of the H-1B visa program through a new initiative called “Project Firewall.” For the first time, the DOL is utilizing a provision that allows the Labor Secretary to authorize broad, proactive reviews and launch H-1B investigations without waiting for a formal complaint. This marks a significant shift in enforcement strategy, aimed at preventing fraud and protecting US workers’ wages, and has already led to the opening of approximately 200 investigations.
Department of Labor Launches ‘Project Firewall’ for Proactive H-1B Investigations
