The Department of Justice is now calling on Americans to report employers who give preference to foreign workers over U.S. citizens in hiring, particularly in H-1B and seasonal visa programs.
DOJ officials said citizens can flag “discriminatory” job postings that explicitly favor visa holders, including H-1B applicants.
Tips can also cover potential human trafficking violations related to temporary visa programs.
Harmeet Dhillon, President Donald Trump’s assistant attorney general for civil rights, urged Americans on X to report cases where foreign workers are prioritized over U.S. employees.
She wrote, “Are you an American citizen who has been harmed by inappropriate preferences for foreign workers, eg H1-B or other? Follow the link. It’s also a place to report human trafficking of immigrant workers, and Title VII employment discrimination.”
The move comes amid growing criticism of the H-1B visa program, which allows companies to hire skilled foreign workers in fields like technology, medicine, engineering, and education, per Fox News.
Opponents say the program undercuts U.S. talent, while supporters argue it strengthens the economy.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) has repeatedly slammed the program, calling it a way for corporations to replace high-paying American jobs with lower-cost foreign labor.
In January, he posted on