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Expert answers to the most-asked visa, immigration, and passport questions. Practical guidance on forms, timelines, eligibility, and common mistakes — sourced from immigration attorneys and official policy.
Employer Compliance: Correcting Outdated Prevailing Wage Determination
If an employer discovers they have used an outdated or incorrect prevailing wage determination, they should take immediate action to ensure employer compliance. The necessary wage correction steps should be…
Adapting the PERM Process to Job Market and Industry Changes: Employer Action Steps
If the job market or industry standards change significantly during the PERM process, employers must take appropriate action.…
Responding to Department of Labor’s PERM Inquiry: Addressing Job Requirement Necessity
When facing a Department of Labor inquiry regarding the necessity of job requirements in a PERM application, companies…
Steps to Correct Recruitment Advertising Error After PERM Filing
If an employer finds a major recruitment advertising error after the PERM filing, they should take certain steps…
What to Do If You Underpaid an Employee Compared to the Prevailing Wage Determination in Your PERM Application
If an employer discovers they have underpaid an employee compared to the prevailing wage determination after submitting their…
PERM Process Timing and Strategy: Impact of Visa Status Change from OPT to H-1B
If an employee's visa status is about to change, such as transitioning from OPT to H-1B, it is…
Impact of Marrying a U.S. Citizen on PERM Process for Temporary Work Visa Holders
Getting married to a U.S. citizen during the PERM process will not impact the application if the employee…
Restart PERM Process: Steps to Withdraw a PERM Application and Develop a Company Immigration Strategy
If a company needs to withdraw a PERM application and restart the process, there are several steps they…
Navigating PERM Process During Financial Difficulties or Potential Company Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know
If a company is facing financial difficulties or potential bankruptcy, it may still proceed with the PERM process.…
Adapting Employer Strategy for Career Changes during the PERM Process
During the PERM process, if an employee decides to change their career path or specialization, employers must adapt…