PERM
Latest in PERM
AC21 180-Day Rule: Preserving Green Card Eligibility Amid Job Changes
AC21 lets employment-based applicants port their green card if I-485 has been pending 180 days, I-140 is approved or approvable,…
I-140 Approval Checklist: 10 Essential Steps to Take Immediately
I-140 approval confirms eligibility and locks your priority date but isn’t the final step. Monitor the Visa Bulletin monthly, prepare…
Amazon Under Fire: PERM Loophole and H-1B Scam Allegations
Allegations say Amazon refiled PERM cases under a subsidiary to bypass layoff cooling periods and protect H-1B priority dates. Congress…
Are EB-2 and EB-3 Priority Dates Safe During a Government Shutdown?
During a shutdown, USCIS continues fee-funded filings (I-140, I-485 if current) while DOL halts PERM and wage requests. Priority Dates…
What Happened to PERM Audits During the 2025 Government Shutdown
DOL resumed PERM processing on November 3, 2025, and issued a 33-day automatic extension for audit responses due October 1–November…
Estimating PERM Backlog Clearance After the November 2025 Shutdown
The DOL resumed FLAG operations on October 31, 2025, yet PERM processing remains backed up. Non‑audited cases average 15–16 months.…
Filing I-140 After Shutdown: PERM Certified Before Oct 1, 2025
DOL restarted PERM processing October 31, 2025, enabling I-140 filings, but employers must file within 180 days of PERM approval…
Special PERM Filing Window: 33-Day Grace for Shutdown Recruitments
DOL granted a 33-day automatic grace period for PERM filings disrupted by the FLAG outage from Oct 1 to Nov…