Understanding the Willful Violator List: Consequences of H-1B Visa Program Violations

The H-1B program allows US companies to hire foreign workers with specialized knowledge and skills in fields such as science, engineering, and IT. However, in order to protect American workers from being replaced by foreign labor, the US Department of Labor has established the Willful Violator List (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/immigration/h1b/willful-violator-list), which identifies employers who have willfully violated the H-1B program’s requirements.