Visa Policy Changes - U S consulates globally, especially in India and the Gulf states, are scrutinizing job duties during H1B and L1 interviews to detect body shop placements [1][2] - Applicants face deeper scrutiny through "employment intent review," requiring specific client names, project scopes, and reporting structures [2] - Mismatches between petition details and applicant answers can lead to visa refusal [2] Impact on Labor Market - Body shops relying on vague job descriptions are facing challenges due to stricter interview processes [2] - Reports indicate visa denials based on officers' assessment of client site placement instead of direct employment [2] - Applicants are being asked to identify their day-to-day supervisors, and discrepancies with employer paperwork are causing rejections [2] U S Administration Dynamics - Despite public praise for talent, enforcement teams are dismantling the client site model [3] - Competing factions exist within the administration, with "Project Firewall" advancing restrictive policies [3]