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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has launched Project Firewall—a strategic enforcement initiative under the Wage and Hour Division (WHD)—to protect highly skilled U.S. workers and ensure H-1B visa program compliance. As a firm committed to defending both employer integrity and worker rights, VKM Law Group breaks down what this initiative means and why it matters to employers, employees, and immigration attorneys alike. What is Project Firewall? Project Firewall is designed to: Hold employers accountable for misusing the H-1B visa program Prevent the displacement of qualified U.S. workers Enforce legal standards around wages, recruitment, and working conditions This initiative reinforces the DOL’s commitment to...

In a major development with far-reaching consequences, the Trump administration has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. This policy represents one of the most expansive restrictions on lawful immigration in recent history and has already sent shockwaves through immigrant communities, U.S. employers, healthcare institutions, and multinational businesses. As an experienced Immigration Attorney in New Jersey, VKM Law Group is closely monitoring this policy shift and advising individuals and organizations on how to respond, prepare, and protect their immigration interests. This blog explains what the suspension means, who is affected, possible exceptions,...

The U.S. immigration landscape continues to evolve, and USCIS has recently introduced guidance for a new filing option, Form I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program, created pursuant to Executive Order 14351, commonly referred to as “The Gold Card.” At VKM Law Group, we are closely monitoring this development. While the program has generated significant attention among global executives, entrepreneurs, and investors, it is important to understand what the Gold Card is, and is not, based on current USCIS guidance. Because this is a newly announced framework, key questions remain regarding eligibility interpretation, adjudication standards, and how USCIS will apply existing...