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US Department of Labor Proposes PERM Green Card Changes

US Department of Labor Proposes PERM Green Card Changes

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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The United States is moving towards a potential revamp of its employment-based Green Card sponsorship system following federal approval of proposals for the PERM program.

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The proposed changes aim to refine recruitment and advertising standards, increase safeguards for American workers impacted by layoffs, and strengthen non-discrimination compliance.

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The changes could impact thousands of Indian professionals on temporary visas like H-1B, though final regulatory text and specific compliance details remain unreleased.