Your employer must do this process for your through the Department of Labor by advertising the position to US workers first. Back to PERM FAQs
If no us workers apply for your job in a specific period of time employer can sponsor your green card. Back to PERM FAQs
PERM is a test of the US labor force to see if there is a shortage of qualified workers. Back to PERM FAQs
It is a certification from the US Department of Labor that a job offer from a us employer can support a green card. Back to PERM FAQs
The Labor Certification process takes anywhere from 1-2 years depending on whether the case is audited or selected for special recruitment It does not give you lawful status during this time. Back to PERM FAQs
There is no status check per se, but timeframes are posted on alien labor certification website. Back to PERM FAQs
After approval the employer must file an immigrant petition with USCIS to prove ability to pay and foreign national qualifications. Back to PERM FAQs
Employment based categories EB3 and EB2, which includes unskilled, skilled and professional positions including advanced degrees. Back to PERM FAQs