Biden政府的H-1B改革,包括防火墙项目和100K美元费用,旨在防止虐待和保护美国工人。 The Biden administration's H-1B reforms, including Project Firewall and a $100K fee, aim to prevent abuse and protect U.S. workers.

劳工部长Lori Chavez-DeRemer指出, 特朗普政府因法律限制无法取消H-1B签证计划, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer stated the H-1B visa program cannot be eliminated by the Trump administration due to legal constraints, emphasizing it’s meant for genuine skill shortages when U.S. workers are unavailable. 她强调了 " 防火墙项目 " ,这是2025年9月启动的一项新的执法举措,它启动了近200项调查,调查指称的侵权行为,如支付不足的外国工人、绕过合格的美国人、要求美国雇员培训替代人员等。 She highlighted Project Firewall, a new enforcement initiative launched in September 2025, which has initiated nearly 200 investigations into alleged abuses such as underpaying foreign workers, bypassing qualified Americans, and requiring U.S. employees to train replacements. 该方案要求公司首先向美国工人提供就业机会,并遵守工资和雇用标准。 The program requires companies to first offer jobs to American workers and comply with wage and hiring standards. 对新申请人征收了100 000美元的费用,以阻止滥用,而现有用户如果证明遵守规定,仍可申请延期。 A $100,000 fee was imposed on new applicants to deter misuse, while existing users may still apply for extensions if they prove compliance. Chavez-DeRemer强调,政府致力于保护美国的工作和工资,确保H-1B系统为预期目的服务。 Chavez-DeRemer stressed the administration’s commitment to protecting American jobs and wages, ensuring the H-1B system serves its intended purpose.