In September 2025, the Trump administration launched Project Firewall, a sweeping enforcement initiative targeting H-1B visa abuse and putting American workers first. This bold move has triggered a surge in on-site inspections, stricter scrutiny of third-party placements, and multi-agency crackdowns on fraud. For anyone following skilled immigration, Project Firewall marks a pivotal shift in how the H-1B visa program operates—one that aims to restore integrity while ensuring high-skilled jobs go to qualified Americans whenever possible. (Image description: The Frances Perkins Building, headquarters of the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., where Project Firewall was announced on September 19, 2025.…