US Bars Four Companies from H-1B Visas Amid Broader Enforcement Push
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has taken action against four companies that have been deemed 'willful violators' of immigration labor rules, barring them from participating in the H-1B visa program. The companies are GowraTech, LLC, Renotek Group LLC, Seeloz, Inc., and Sherwood at Mount Dora, Inc. dba Sherwood Academy.
The debarment periods for these companies range from May 2025 to May 2028, with the DOL listing them as willful violators due to their failure to meet federal labor requirements. This action is part of a broader enforcement push by the Department of Labor, which has launched an investigation into alleged H-1B and PERM visa fraud and human trafficking.
The H-1B visa program allows skilled foreign professionals to work in the US, but employers must comply with federal labor rules. The DOL warns that workers should verify a prospective employer's sponsorship eligibility before accepting a role that depends on H-1B status. Companies found guilty of willful violations can face additional obligations and random investigations for up to five years.