The US Department of Labor (DOL) has opened at least 175 investigations into possible misuse of the H-1B visa programme, Fox News reported. The step comes after the Trump administration earlier launched Project Firewall and imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B applications, aiming to ensure employers don’t overlook qualified American workers and hire foreign workers only when they are genuinely needed.

DOL launches major crackdown on H-1B visa abuse

The DOL rolled out a new initiative in September called Project Firewall . The goal is to stop companies from abusing the visa system and make sure Americans get the first chance at available jobs. The H-1B visa allows companies in the US to bring in foreign workers for specialised roles, especially in fields like tech, engineering, and healt

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