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1 Getting a PERM

What is PERM?

PERM, which means Program Electronic Review Management, and is likewise known as "Labor Certification," is the primary step of the most common green card classification used by companies to sponsor an employee for permanent home in the United States. Through this procedure, certain foreign nationals (noncitizens/ immigrants) can get an employment-based immigrant visa (permit), likewise called Lawful Permanent Residence. There are several classifications of jobs eligible for employment-based migration according to EB3 or EB2 criteria. The Department of Labor oversees this procedure, that includes "testing the labor market" to reveal that there are no U.S. employees who are able, prepared, competent or available to fill the role.

Who can use?

Generally, any company can sponsor any staff member for irreversible house. This process is provided for jobs varying from dishwashing machine to doctor. Most tasks require a PERM application, however there are some professions that don't, including nurses, physical therapists, people of "extraordinary capability," and those operating in the "national interest" (particularly those in STEM fields with Ph.D. s).

What are the eligibility requirements?

The position should be complete time and "irreversible" (which means lasting more than a year with no fixed end date). The company must be actively involved in the petition process, sharing monetary info to prove ability to pay the government-approved wage, and paying all of the costs involved in the PERM application (without charging that refund to the staff member).

How long does it take & how much does it cost?

Getting a permit through PERM is a multi-step procedure. It typically takes about 2-3 years, however can be much longer for individuals born in China or India. The overall cost will vary depending on whether you employ a personal attorney or have the ability to secure free legal support, however the range is anywhere from $2,500 (which is type costs, marketing and background/ evaluating checks) to $20,000 (including premium processing and employment paying a personal lawyer for the entire procedure). The employer is required to spend for all charges related to the Department of Labor part of the process. The rest for processing with USCIS is negotiable