PERM is the Department of Labor process in which an employer shows there are no able, willing, qualified and available U.S. workers for the position.
Who this is for
- Employers sponsoring EB-2 and EB-3 green cards
- H-1B and L-1 workers on a green card track
What to know
- The process starts with a prevailing wage determination and a supervised recruitment campaign.
- Job requirements must reflect the employer's actual minimum requirements.
- The filing date becomes the worker's priority date in the green card queue.
Forms usually involved
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ETA-9141 | Prevailing Wage Determination |
| ETA-9089 | Application for Permanent Employment Certification |
| I-140 | Immigrant Petition |
General information, not legal advice. Requirements and processing change; we confirm current rules for your case.