H-1B visa update: What is Project Firewall? How will this ‘America-first’ policy impact Indians with US work permit?
The US Department of Labor on Friday announced the launch of Project Firewall, an H-1B enforcement initiative that aims to protect the rights, wages, and jobs of skilled American workers. The announcement came the same day President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 fee for H-1B applications.
What is Project Firewall?
Under Project Firewall, employers must prioritise qualified Americans when hiring and will be held accountable if they abuse H-1B visa process.
