Investigation into H-1B Visa Abuse
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched an investigation, known as Project Firewall, into suspected abuses involving H-1B visas. As many as 175 cases have already been registered by the Department, according to American media reports. The government contends that some of the companies are laying off American workers and replacing them with foreign employees on H-1B visas.
Background and Objective of Project Firewall
The Department of Labor introduced Project Firewall following a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. Their key intention was to block companies hiring lower-paid foreign workers to replace American citizens. According to officials, the Department is reviewing all possible visa abuses to protect jobs for U.S. citizens.
Statements from the Department of Labor
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez, in confirming that each case is being scrutinized by the Department, did not provide details of the ongoing investigation. She emphasized that, under the President's leadership, American workers deserve to be prioritized for high-skilled positions.
Public Awareness Campaigns
The Department of Labor recently put out a video describing the problem. The video points out that abuse of the H-1B visa program is causing job losses for American citizens and threatening the American Dream. It underscores accountability for companies abusing the rules on visas. A graph within the video depicts how 72 percent of H-1B visas have been issued to Indians.
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