What is PERM?
PERM, which means Program Electronic Review Management, and is likewise known as "Labor Certification," is the primary step of the most typical green card category utilized by employers to sponsor a staff member for long-term residence in the United States. Through this process, specific foreign nationals (noncitizens/ immigrants) can get an employment-based immigrant visa (green card), also called Lawful Permanent Residence. There are a number of classifications of tasks eligible for employment-based migration according to EB3 or EB2 criteria. The Department of Labor supervises this procedure, which consists of "checking the labor market" to show that there are no U.S. employees who are able, employment willing, certified or available to fill the role.
Who can apply?
Generally, any employer can sponsor any staff member for long-term residence. This process is done for tasks varying from dishwashing machine to medical professional. Most tasks need a PERM application, however there are some occupations that don't, including nurses, physical therapists, individuals of "exceptional ability," 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 full-time and "irreversible" (which implies lasting more than a year with no set end date). The employer needs to be actively associated with the petition procedure, sharing monetary information to prove ability to pay the government-approved wage, and paying all of the expenses included in the PERM application (without charging that refund to the employee).
How long does it take & how much does it cost?
Getting a permit through PERM is a multi-step procedure. It usually 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 hire a private lawyer or have the ability to secure free legal support, but the variety is anywhere from $2,500 (which is form fees, advertising and background/ evaluating checks) to $20,000 (including premium processing and paying a private lawyer for the whole process). The employer is required to pay for all costs associated with the Department of Labor part of the procedure. The rest for processing with USCIS is flexible
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