What is a PERM Labor Certification?
The PERM Labor Certification (PERM) is a procedure for applying a Labor Certification Application. PERM took effect on March 28, 2005. This means that ALL Labor Certifications filed after March 28, 2005 must be filed using the PERM regulations. In brief, the PERM process requires the petitioning employer to conduct a series of recruitment activities to test job market before filing the application. If no qualified and willing US worker (US citizen or Permanent Resident) is found through the recruitment process, the employer can submit the PERM Labor Certification. When filing the application, the employer or its attorney submits application form ETA 9089 either through the Internet or via mail. The main distinction between PERM and the previous Labor Certification process is that under PERM (1) PERM applications can be submitted online; (2) most cases will be adjudicated within 3 months; (3) no supporting documents are submitted at the time of filing. However, the supporting documents
The PERM Labor Certification (PERM) is a procedure for applying a Labor Certification Application. PERM process is the developed by the Department of Labor to streamline the filing and processing of labor certifications for foreign workers. It went into effect on March 28, 2005. ALL Labor Certifications filed after March 28, 2005 must be filed using the PERM regulations. In brief, the PERM process requires the petitioning employer to conduct a series of recruitment activities to test job market before filing the application. If no qualified and willing US worker (US citizen or Permanent Resident) is found through the recruitment process, the employer can submit the PERM Labor Certification. When filing the application, the employer or its attorney submits application form ETA 9089 either through the Internet or via mail. The main distinction between PERM and the previous Labor Certification process is that under PERM (1) PERM applications can be submitted online: (2) most cases will be
