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 DelaysNew Timelines for PERM and LCA After Shutdown: Extensions Confirmed
DOL offered a 33-day extension for PERM deadlines affected by the October 2025 shutdown and started manual entry of mailed cases. PERM processing restarted but timelines lag, while LCA processing…
Are Delays in Employment-Based Green Cards Likely to Continue?
Employers and foreign workers are bracing for longer waits on employment-based green cards after a federal shutdown halted…
DOL Resumes H-1B LCAs and PERM Processing Amid Backlog
FLAG returned October 31, 2025 after a month‑long outage. Filing for H‑1B LCAs and PERM resumes, but large…
November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Country-by-Country Quick-Scan vs October
November 2025 shows stability for India in the Visa Bulletin: F2B advances nine days to 01DEC16 while employment-based…
India Employment-Based Green Card Outlook: November 2025 vs October 2025
The November 2025 Visa Bulletin for India shows no cutoff movement across employment categories. Filing windows depend on…
EB-5 Unreserved: No Oct–Nov 2025 Final Action Date Movement
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EB-3 China: November 2025 cutoffs unchanged from October 2025
No change occurred in EB-3 China between October and November 2025: Final Action cutoffs stayed at 01MAR2021 (Skilled)…
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November 2025 shows no movement for EB-3 India: Final Action stays 22 August 2013; Dates for Filing remain…
EB-2 ROW November 2025: Final Action Not Current, Filing Current
November 2025 keeps EB-2 ROW Final Action at 01DEC23 (not current) and Dates for Filing current. Filing may…
EB-1 All Other Countries: November 2025 Status Versus October 2025
EB-1 All Other Countries is Current on both charts in Oct–Nov 2025, allowing submissions and final actions without…