# DOL Advances PERM Rule Proposal

The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed overhaul of the PERM labor-certification process cleared Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs review on October 23, 2026, positioning the proposal for public release. The proposal could affect contractors and other employers that sponsor foreign workers, but it is not a contract opportunity or award.

- Employers that sponsor foreign workers can review the proposed requirements after publication and assess any potential effects on workforce planning.
- Procurement teams working with contractor staffing plans may need to account for the proposal’s potential effects on employers’ labor-certification processes; the signal does not describe finalized requirements or a compliance deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Policy, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
- Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA)