Protect Your H-1B Program: Navigating DOL’s Project Firewall and Compliance Requirements

Protect Your H-1b Program: Navigating Dol’s Project Firewall And Compliance Requirements

Join us for a practical session on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Project Firewall and what H-1B employers must know to stay compliant. Attorney Swapnali Kelkar and Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez explained the scope of DOL investigations (who gets audited and why, document requests, site visits, and timelines), core H-1B compliance requirements (LCA posting and wage obligations, public access files, worksite changes, third-party placements, benching, and recordkeeping), and potential outcomes of an investigation (findings, back wage assessments, debarment risks, and mitigation options). She also shared proactive steps employers should take now—policy checklists, internal audits, vendor management controls, and training tips—to reduce exposure and demonstrate good-faith compliance. This session is ideal for HR leaders, immigration program owners, and hiring managers supporting H-1B talent.