DOL Launches Project Firewall: New H-1B Enforcement Initiative

Highlights

• The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has launched Project Firewall, a sweeping enforcement initiative designed to ensure strict employer compliance with the H-1B visa program.
• Coupled with the recent presidential proclamation imposing a $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B filings, these actions underscore that the H-1B program is a top priority for the current administration.
• With enhanced DOL measures to enforce regulatory compliance, new financial obligations, higher prevailing wage standards and tighter entry restrictions, employers should anticipate and proactively prepare for significant regulatory and operational changes to the H-1B visa program.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has launched Project Firewall, a sweeping enforcement initiative designed to ensure strict employer compliance with the H-1B visa program. Coupled with the recent presidential proclamation imposing a $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B filings, these