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Original Date Announced
April 3, 2017DOJ announces that it "will not tolerate employers misusing the H-1B visa process to discriminate against U.S. workers" and will vigorously investigate and prosecute any violations of this policy. The Civil Rights Division warns that employers violate the INA's anti-discrimination provisions if they have a discriminatory hiring preference that favors H-1B visa holders over U.S. workers. DOL announces similar intentions. [ID #468]
Justice Department Cautions Employers Seeking H-1B Visas Not to Discriminate Against U.S. Workers US Department of Labor Announces Plans to Protect American Workers from H-1B Program DiscriminationEffective Date
April 3, 2017Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based Employment Verification