Can I file a special immigrant visa petition and a PERM labor certification?
Yes. The strategy is the same as above in that the applicant gets two or more bites at the apple. If the applicant has a particularly strong background and impressive achievements, and is concerned that minimally qualified US workers will respond to the recruitment, then the filing of a special immigrant visa petition is a good concurrent option. Also, the applicant may prefer to self-petition under one of the special immigrant visa petitions, because it offers more job flexibility and mobility while the petition is pending, but want to have the labor certification as a safe alternative.
Related Questions
- I have a part-time job and my employer agrees to file a PERM Labor Certification petition on my behalf. Does a part-time position qualify PERM Labor Certification?
- What are the advantages to filing a PERM labor certification over a special immigrant visa petition?
- Can I file a special immigrant visa petition and a PERM labor certification?
