PERM Labor Certification

Although the Department of Labor's PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) labor certification process has successfully streamlined labor certification and reduced wait times since its introduction, the rules and procedures have also created a great deal of confusion among employers. The benefits of hiring an attorney and planning well in advance cannot be overstated.

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We represent corporations in California and throughout the United States in acquiring labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor .  The Labor Certification process is most often the employer’s first procedural phase towards the acquisition of permanent residence.  From fulfilling the PERM advertising requirements until the final submission to the Department of Labor, we manage the process on the companies’ behalf at every stage until adjudication is reached.

What are the requirements of PERM labor certification?

The basic requirements for PERM labor certification that a business employer must demonstrate include:

A documented lack of available US workers with education level or skills required for the positions available. An element of establishing this fact involves the employer carefully following the DOL's requirements for advertising job vacancies. Our lawyers routinely advise clients of their obligations and assist them in maintaining compliance.

Willingness on the part of the employer to sponsor qualified foreign workers for permanent employment immigration and to pay them the Employment Development Department’s established prevailing wage for the position. Although employers may submit their own data for prevailing wages, this figure will ultimately be determined by the Prevailing Wage Division of the Department Of Labor.  Our office will manage this process.

Global Access to Talent

As our local economies continue to integrate into the global economy, the acquisition of critical talent now involves a recruitment campaign that stretches beyond our borders.  If you are seeking employment visas of any type, contact the San Jose, California based employment immigration lawyers of Muston & Jack, P.C., to discuss how we can help your business succeed in creating access to the global labor pool.