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DOL announces H-1B enforcement initiative "Project Firewall"

  1. Original Date Announced

    September 19, 2025

    The Department of Labor announces "Project Firewall," a new enforcement initiative focused on compliance with H-1B visa laws. As part of this initiative, the Secretary of Labor will now personally certify the initiation of investigations into suspected H-1B violations; the DOL will coordinate closely with USCIS, DOJ, and EEOC to share information; and employers found to have violated H-1B rules may face back wage orders, civil fines, and possible debarment from the H-1B program.

    Trump 2.0 [ID #1999]

    2025.09.19 DOL - US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America’s highly skilled workforce
  2. Effective Date

    September 19, 2025

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Actions: Agency Directive Change in Practice
Agencies Affected: DOL DOJ Other

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