PERM
Unravel the PERM labor certification process, key requirements, and expert tips to successfully navigate this critical step toward U.S. employment.
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 the PERM and priority date. Gather evidence and consider premium processing ($2,500)…
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…
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…
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…
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.…