# US Senator demands tighter H-1B rules, says firms favour foreign workers 2026-08-09T22:42:57+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet US Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has urged the Department of Labor to tighten oversight of H-1B visas and the PERM labour certification process. He argues outdated rules allow companies to favour foreign workers over qualified Americans. In a letter, Schmitt proposed mandatory online job postings, a uniform application process for foreign and domestic applicants, and interviews for laid-off American workers. He also seeks data on how many PERM applicants previously held H-1B visas or used the OPT programme for international students. Schmitt cited fraud findings from government task forces as justification for stronger safeguards. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: Eric Schmitt, foreign workers, H-1B visa, PERM labour certification, tech jobs, US immigration Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-senator-demands-tighter-h-1b-rules-says-firms-favour-foreign-workers/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-senator-demands-tighter-h-1b-rules-says-firms-favour-foreign-workers/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.