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Trump's Project Firewall Targets H-1B Visa Misuse

10/31/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched Project Firewall to address alleged misuse of the H-1B visa program and prioritize American workers.
A Department of Labor video states that 72% of H-1B visa holders are from India and accuses companies of hiring low-paid foreign workers.
President Trump also imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis directed state universities to stop hiring foreign workers under H-1B visas.

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched Project Firewall to address alleged misuse of the H-1B visa program and prioritize American workers.
A Department of Labor video states that 72% of H-1B visa holders are from India and accuses companies of hiring low-paid foreign workers.
President Trump also imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis directed state universities to stop hiring foreign workers under H-1B visas.