New US DOJ memo targets H-1B visa employers: Will 2025 see more immigration prosecutions?
The US Department of Justice's new policy prioritizes immigration-related prosecutions, placing employers who hire undocumented workers or H-1B visa holders under intense scrutiny. The February 5, 2025 memo directs federal prosecutors to pursue criminal charges for violations of immigration laws, including harboring or employing undocumented individuals. As the DOJ tightens enforcement, businesses face heightened legal risks and penalties, especially small business owners and companies with third-party contractors, who must now adopt stricter compliance measures.
The US Department of Justice's new policy prioritizes immigration-related prosecutions, placing employers who hire undocumented workers or H-1B visa holders under intense scrutiny. The February 5, 2025 memo directs federal prosecutors to pursue criminal charges for violations of immigration laws, including harboring or employing undocumented individuals. As the DOJ tightens enforcement, businesses face heightened legal risks and penalties, especially small business owners and companies with third-party contractors, who must now adopt stricter compliance measures.
