Project Firewall: Protecting American Workers and Restoring Integrity to the H-1B Visa Program The U.S. Department of Labor has launched "Project Firewall," a groundbreaking initiative to combat abuse within the H-1B visa program. This effort empowers the Secretary of Labor to personally certify investigations into employers suspected of violating H-1B rules, ensuring that high-skilled jobs are prioritized for American workers. Led by the Office of Immigration Policy, Employment and Training Adm