PERM
PERM labor certification process from recruitment through approval — prevailing wage requests, job posting requirements, audit triggers, supervised recruitment, and processing timelines at the DOL.
Top questions about PERM
Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow can employers mitigate the impact of government shutdowns on the PERM process?
Employers can stay updated, plan ahead by submitting PERM applications well before visa expiration dates, and consider consulting with an immigration attorney to navigate the process during these intervals.
Read: Government Shutdowns: Impact on PERM Process and Immigration DelaysWhat are some final recommendations for employers dealing with PERM process delays?
Employers should stay informed about policy changes, consult experts, and have a back-up plan in place to minimize disruptions to business operations and workforce management.
Read: Managing PERM Process Delays: Addressing Department of Labor Backlog and Employer Immigration IssuesWhat are the major changes in employment-based visa processing in 2024?
In August 2024, the Biden administration plans to expand employment-based visa processing for U.S.-educated professionals and DACA recipients, helping them secure work visas more quickly.
Read: White House Employment Immigration Plans For Rest of the Year 2024What are some best practices that employers should follow when implementing PERM applications amid policy changes?
Employers should adopt timely action, maintain detail orientation, and prepare for potential future alterations in immigration policies.
Read: Navigating Immigration Policy Changes: How Employers Should Handle PERM ApplicationsHow can employers handle administrative processing delays during the PERM application process?
Employers should stay informed by regularly checking the status of the visa application online, maintain open communication with the employee to offer reassurance, and plan for contingencies such as remote work arrangements if necessary.
Read: How to Respond to Visa Issues in a PERM Application: Dealing with Visa Stamping Refusals and Administrative Processing Delays
How Employer Name Initials Influence PERM Processing Order
Form ETA‑9089 submission fixes a PERM priority date and enters a daily DOL queue. Reports indicate same‑day cases are then ordered by employer name initials, affecting who gets reviewed first.…
PERM Job Requirements: Why Employers Can’t Tailor Roles to a Candidate
The DOL mandates that PERM job requirements reflect business necessity and common industry standards rather than one worker’s…
PERM Audit vs Denial: Key Differences and Employer Options
PERM audits request documentation and add processing time; employers must respond within 30 days. PERM denials close cases…
File I-140 Immediately After PERM Approval to Preserve Priority Date
File the I-140 as soon as possible and no later than 180 days after PERM approval to preserve…
AC21 H-1B Extensions: How PERM Delays Over One Year affect status
AC21 permits one-year H-1B extensions when PERM or I-140 was filed 365 days before the six-year limit, and…
I-140 Approved but I-485 Filing Blocked: Your Options
I-140 approval doesn’t automatically let you file I-485; you must wait for your priority date to be current…
PERM Analyst Review: What It Means and Typical Timeframes
The DOL now lists PERM Analyst Review at a 472-day average (15 months, 17 days), processing June 2024…
PERM Filing Date or I-140 Approval: Clarifying Your Priority Date
Your priority date starts when PERM is filed and can be lost if an I‑140 isn’t filed within…
Post-PERM Denial: Next Steps, Reconsideration, BALCA, and Refiling
A PERM denial requires employer action: request reconsideration within 30 days, appeal to BALCA, or refile a new…
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…