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US Bars Four Companies From H-1B Visas: 'Willful Violators'
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has barred four employers from participating in the H-1B visa program after the federal government listed them as willful violators of immigration labor rules.
...Key PointsThe DOL lists four employers as H-1B debarred or disqualified willful violators, effective July 1, 2026.
A willful violator, under DOL guidance, is an employer found in a qualifying enforcement proceeding to have committed a willful failure or a material misrepresentation tied to H-1B labor condition requirements.
The department also says willful violators may be subject to random investigations for up to five years from the date they are determined to be willful violators.
What This Means For WorkersFor H-1B workers, the key distinction is between an employer’s eligibility and an individual worker’s status.