US Proposes Updates to PERM Green Card Process and OPT Fee for Foreign Workers
The US Department of Labor has proposed an overhaul of the PERM labor certification process, a key step for employer-sponsored green cards, aiming to modernize recruitment standards and strengthen protections for US workers. The proposal, under review since September 2026, has not yet been implemented. Separately, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is advancing a proposed fee for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows international students to work post-graduation. Both proposals are pending publication and public comment before any changes take effect.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: businessstandard, thefinancialexpress, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 16 Sept, 01:46 am. Other outlets followed.