In a fresh move intensifying the immigration debate, the Donald Trump administration has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that employers strictly follow H-1B visa regulations and give hiring priority to qualified American workers.
Under a new initiative titled “Project Firewall”, the US Department of Labor (DOL) has launched a wide-ranging probe into federal oversight of H-1B visa allocation. The project aims to safeguard the rights, wages, and job opportunities of highly skilled US workers amid concerns about misuse of the work visa system.
According to the DOL, Project Firewall is a collaborative effort involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other federal agencies. The initiative seeks to ensure that employers do not bypass American professionals in favor of foreign workers and that any violations related to H-1B hiring are strictly addressed.
The renewed scrutiny comes at a time when debates surrounding the role of skilled immigrants in the US workforce have intensified. President Trump’s sharpened stance on visa reform is reportedly generating friction even within segments of his own political base, reflecting a broader national divide over immigration and labor priorities.
What Team Trump Said
In its official statement, the Trump administration emphasized that the mission of Project Firewall is to “safeguard the rights, wages, and job opportunities of highly skilled American workers.” The administration reiterated that employers must comply fully with H-1B rules and consider qualified Americans first before turning to international talent.
