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The Labor Department of the Trump government has accused companies of misusing H-1B visas. The department has released a video regarding this.
It says that companies stole the ‘American Dream’ of American youth by misusing H-1B visas. They unfairly gave jobs to low-paid foreign workers.
The video blames politicians and bureaucrats who allow companies to make this mess. It was told that 72% of H-1B visa holders are Indians, while 12% are Chinese.
In the video, the narrator says that under the leadership of US President and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Dermer, we are holding companies responsible for visa misuse. Bringing the American Dream back to the American people.
Project Firewall mentioned in the video
The video features vintage clips of happy families, homes and people from the 1950s. The 51-second video mentioned Project Firewall.
It states that through Project Firewall, we are holding companies responsible for H-1B misuse. Will give priority to Americans in recruitment, so that the American Dream comes back to the American people.
The Labor Department started Project Firewall in September 2025. This is a program to keep strict monitoring on H-1B visas. Its purpose is to protect the rights, wages and job opportunities of American workers.
Companies will have to decide whether to prioritize Americans over foreign workers. Companies will be investigated under the project. If any irregularities are found, the affected workers will have to pay their outstanding salaries. Civil penalties will be imposed and they will be barred from the H-1B program for a period of time.
H-1B visa fee increased to Rs 88 lakh
Last month, the US government has decided to increase the H-1B visa fee to $ 1 lakh (about Rs 88 lakh). Then White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt had said that the increased fee would be only one time, which would have to be paid at the time of applying.
Its purpose is to reduce dependence on foreign workers. This fee came into effect from 21 September 2025. This rule will not apply to old H1 visa holders, only new visa holders will have to pay this fee.
Earlier it used to cost Rs 5.5 to 6.7 lakh for H-1B visa. It was valid for 3 years. It could be renewed for the next 3 years by paying the fees again. That means the total cost of H-1B visa for staying in America for 6 years was around Rs 11 to 13 lakh.
American dream means equal opportunity for every person
American Dream means a country where every person who works hard can make his life better. Be it poor or rich, everyone gets equal opportunity. This dream is of living a good life, of freedom and of being successful.
In the year 1776, the Founders of America said that all people are created equal and everyone has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
In 1931, a writer named James Adams named it the American Dream in his book. He said that the American Dream is not just a dream of cars and earning more money. It is a dream where every boy and girl can reach their full potential. He should not get respect because of his birth or family, but because of his hard work and ability.
No jobs for H-1B visa holders in Florida universities
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ordered the state’s universities to no longer employ foreign workers on H-1B visas. Americans will get priority.
DeSantis said – Universities across the country are inviting foreign workers on H-1B visas instead of qualified and available Americans. We will not tolerate H-1B abuses in Florida. Therefore, I have ordered the Florida Board of Governors to stop this practice.
He said that if universities are not finding qualified Americans, they should check their courses. Why their graduates are not fit for these jobs. There are about 7,200 H-1B visa holders in Florida, many of whom work for private companies. But it was also used in universities.
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