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U.S. Department of Labor Launches Project Firewall to Protect U.S. Workers

On September 19, the U.S. Department of Labor launched Project Firewall, an H-1B enforcement initiative aimed at protecting the rights, wages, and job opportunities of skilled American workers. The program ensures employers prioritize qualified U.S. workers and holds them accountable for any misuse of the H-1B visa program.

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How Companies Can Prepare for Project Firewall

Project Firewall allows the DOL to start audits proactively, without waiting for complaints. For U.S. employers, this means stricter oversight and heavier penalties. Fines can reach $25,000 per violation, alongside back wages, visa bans, and reputational risk. Learn the key steps employers can take to stay compliant and audit-ready.

Trump Administration Introduces $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visa Applications

President Donald Trump announced that his administration will impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. This will greatly impact employers’ ability to secure the highly educated foreign workers who come to the United States on the H-1B visa. Previously, it cost employers between $2,000 to $5,000 per petition, depending on the size of the employer.  

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Imagility’s Immigration Wizard leverages AI to streamline and accelerate the H-1B petition process for employers. It pre-populates forms using existing user data, while its powerful OCR (Optical Character Recognition) extracts information from uploaded documents quickly and accurately filling in education, experience, and immigration fields. By automating form completion, the Wizard allows you to prepare petitions quickly, accurately, and efficiently.

Streamline Your Petition Filing process with Imagility E-Filing

Imagility’s E-Filing automates petition submission, making H-1Bs, LCAs, and N-400 filings faster and more accurate. With auto-filled forms, built-in compliance checks, and direct integration with the USCIS portal, you can submit petitions efficiently. Download the one-pager to see how Imagility’s E-filing feature can transform your petition filing process.

Stay Ahead of Audits with Imagility H-1B Audit Services

With the launch of Project Firewall, the Department of Labor has increased scrutiny, penalties, and cross-agency enforcement. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers are now at higher risk of proactive audits. Imagility makes staying compliant simple. Our AI-powered platform equips HR teams with automated PAFs, wage tracking, real-time alerts, and mock audits. Download the asset to see how Imagility can help you stay audit-ready.

Streamline I-9 Compliance with Secure Document Upload

With Imagility, employers can securely upload and store I-9 documents in a centralized digital portal. This ensures employee identification and work eligibility records are always accessible, reduces administrative workload, and safeguards against misplaced or lost paperwork. Both employers and beneficiaries can access essential documents anytime, from anywhere, supporting compliance and audit readiness. Download the brochure to see how it works.

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