H-1B Visa Update: Department of Labor to 'Prioritize Qualified Americans'
Source: Newsweek
Nov 25, 2025 at 07:15 AM EST
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has vowed to ensure employers enforce H-1B visa rules and "prioritize qualified Americans" over foreign workers in a crackdown on discriminatory hiring dubbed "Project Firewall."
Why It Matters
This marks a significant development in federal oversight of H-1B visas, coming amid deepening debates over the role of highly skilled immigrants in the U.S. workforce and as President Donald Trump's stance on visas collides with factions of his own political base. The government's renewed focus on preventing discrimination against American workers reverberates through key industries, potentially impacting technology, research and corporate hiring.
What To Know
The DOL has announced expanded federal enforcement targeting discrimination against American workers related to the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations.
At the center of this move is Project Firewall, a collaborative effort with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other agencies to ensure that "qualified Americans" are given priority in hiring and that employers are held accountable if they misuse H-1B visas.
Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/h-1b-visa-update-department-labor-americans-11104262
Smoke and mirrors. Good luck enforcing that (when election PAC donation time rolls around)!
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