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.
PERM Status Shows “Certified – Expired” After I-140 Approval: What It Means
The 'Certified - Expired' label on a PERM application merely signifies the end of its 180-day validity period. As long as the I-140 was filed within this window, the expired…
Work Permits Lower Child Labor Violations: New Research Findings
The EPI reports that youth work permits correlate with 31.8% fewer minors involved in labor violations. Despite this,…
Key Differences between February 2026 Visa Bulletin vs January Explained
The U.S. Department of State released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin on January 5, 2026, revealing how immigrant…
H-1B Layoff Threat Sends PERM Process Into Chaos, Experts Warn
The U.S. is implementing major immigration reforms including a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visas, a wage-based selection…
PERM and Green Card Sponsorship in 2026: Strategic Employer Guide
The H-1B FY 2027 season begins March 2026, introducing a wage-weighted selection system that prioritizes higher earners. With…
DOL Submits H-1B/PERM Wage Rule to OMB, Reviving Higher Wages
The DOL has sent a new rule to the OMB to increase prevailing wages for H-1B and PERM…
Major Changes between January 2026 Visa Bulletin vs December 2025
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS VISA BULLETIN PUBLISHED DEC 2025 January 2026 vs December 2025Visa Bulletin Comparison PREVIOUS BULLETIN December 2025…
Key Differences between January 2026 Visa Bulletin vs December 2025 Explained
This analysis compares December 2025 (Visa Bulletin No. 9, Vol. XI) against January 2026 (Visa Bulletin No. 10,…
Understanding January 2026 Visa Bulletin: Everything You Need to Know
What this bulletin is The Visa Bulletin for January 2026 describes immigrant visa availability under two separate timelines:…
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…