Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:06pm on 07 Nov 2025,Friday International
The US Department of Labor has opened 175 investigations into possible misuse of the H-1B visa program. The move is part of Project Firewall, launched in September to ensure companies hire qualified American workers first. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she is personally certifying these probes to stop visa abuse and protect US jobs. The department also released a social media ad accusing firms of replacing Americans with foreign workers, naming India as the largest beneficiary. The Trump administration recently introduced a $100,000 one-time fee for H-1B applications as part of its crackdown on immigration. (PC: HT)
