U.S. Labor Department Launches "Project Firewall" to Crack Down on H-1B Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched "Project Firewall" to increase investigations into companies using H-1B workers. Employers should immediately review their compliance, including worker pay rates, documentation, and job descriptions. Violations can result in back wages, hefty fines, and bans from the H-1B program, with information shared across government agencies for coordinated enforcement.