PERM (Labor Certification)
The PERM Labor Certification process is a critical step in sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency. It requires the employer to demonstrate that there are no willing, able, and qualified U.S. workers available for the position and that hiring a foreign national will not negatively impact the wages and working conditions of similarly employed workers.
Key Steps in the PERM Process:
Conducting a robust recruitment campaign to test the U.S. labor market.
Filing documentation with the Department of Labor to certify the need for a foreign worker.
Using the certification as a foundation to file Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker within six months of issuance.