US Labor Department Initiates Project Firewall to Protect Skilled American Workers

Introduction of Project Firewall

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the launch of 'Project Firewall', aimed at safeguarding the nation's skilled workforce. Through a post on the social media platform X, the department emphasized, 'Highly-skilled jobs should go to AMERICANS FIRST!' The initiative seeks to eliminate the misuse of H-1B visas and ensure that U.S. workers are prioritized during the hiring process.

Details of the Initiative

Highly-skilled jobs should go to AMERICANS FIRST!

That’s why we launched Project Firewall to end H-1B abuse and ensure employers prioritize American Workers in the hiring process 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UKXMBdw9g7

— U.S. Department of Labor (@USDOL) September 22, 2025

The initiative will work in collaboration with federal agencies to protect American jobs. U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer stated, 'The Trump Administration is committed to ending practices that disadvantage American workers. As we strive to regain economic leadership, it is crucial to protect our most valuable asset: the American workforce. Project Firewall will help ensure that no employer misuses H-1B visas to the detriment of our workers.'