Perm-Labor Cert

PERM is the process for obtaining labor certification, the first step of the green card process for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through their employment.

To obtain an approved PERM Labor Certification, the employer must prove (through newspaper advertising and other recruiting methods) that they were unsuccessful in recruiting a qualified U.S. worker for a certain position.

1. The employer must be prepared to hire the foreign worker on a full-time and permanent basis.
2. There must be a bona fide job opening available to U.S. workers.
3. Job requirements must adhere to what is customarily required for the occupation in the U.S. and may not be tailored to the worker's qualifications. In other words, the employer must establish that the job opportunity has been described without the use of unduly restrictive job requirements, unless it can demonstrate that they arise out of business necessity.
4. The employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the occupation in the area of intended employment;
5. The mandatory recruitment steps must be conducted at least 30 days, but no more than 180 days, before the filing of the application

1. Corp. Financial Statements;
2. Tax Returns, payroll tax returns;
3. Applicant’s Resume, Diploma

1. Gather Documents;
2. Attorney evaluation;
3. Sign representative Agreement;
4. Obtains prevailing wage determination from the State Workforce Agency;
5. Start recruitment process;
6. Finish recruitment reports;
7. Prepare PERM Online form; and submit application;
8. Start EB2 or EB3 immigration application after Perm certification;
9. When visa number available, Concurrent Filing of I-140 and I-485;
10. Adjustment of status or visa interview.