US Government Increases Scrutiny of Companies Laying Off Workers While Sponsoring Foreign Nationals

The U.S. administration is intensifying scrutiny of employers that conduct layoffs while simultaneously sponsoring foreign national employees for H-1B visas and permanent residence. A new executive order mandates federal agencies consider layoff histories, and eight major companies have been suspended from the PERM program by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. This policy shift aims to protect domestic workers and could significantly impact companies relying on foreign talent.