OIRA completes review of proposed PERM reforms
The official record dates completion to 23 October; this procedural step does not establish that new requirements are in force.
Official OIRA data confirms that review of the proposed PERM permanent labor certification reform, RIN 1205-AC29, concluded on 23 October 2026. The submission was received on 14 September. Its decision is recorded as “Consistent with Change” and its stage as Proposed Rule.[1][3]
DOL’s Unified Agenda describes plans to modernize the labor market test and strengthen protections for U.S. workers, including recruitment standards, layoff safeguards, nondiscriminatory hiring and recordkeeping. These are the agenda’s stated objectives, not verified final regulatory provisions.[2]
This report confirms completion of regulatory review. The official data leaves its publication-date field blank, which does not prove that no later announcement exists elsewhere. Review completion should not be equated with publication of an NPRM, issuance of a final rule or commencement of new application requirements. Final operative text and an effective date have not been verified for this report.[1][2]
Official sources
This article provides general information. Individual applications are subject to the applicable rules and the competent authority’s assessment.