What are the procedures under the PERM program?
1. Prevailing Wage: Prevailing wage determination – under PERM, the wage must be 100% of the prevailing wage. The prevailing wage must be paid from the time the alien is admitted to the US as a permanent resident. 2. Pre-filing Recruitment: While the PERM recruitment process mirrors the current RIR (Reduction in Recruitment) process, it is much more stringent with regard to the recruitment process. (a) Posted Notice – The employer must post a notice of job opportunity for at least ten consecutive business days, between 30 and 180 days prior to filing the application. (b) Use of Other In-House Media – In addition to printed notice, the employer must use in-house media in accordance with normal procedures used for recruitment for similar positions in the organization. (c) Job Order – The employer must place a job order for a period of 30 days, listing the start and end dates of the job order. (d) Advertisements – The employer must place two advertisements on two different Sundays in a ne
