Honest Advice From an Experienced PERM Lawyer
The most common way for an employee to obtain permanent residency in the United States is through a process called permanent labor certification (PERM). While the PERM and labor certification process is not always easy or clear, an experienced immigration lawyer can assist you in completing the process successfully.
Occupations that qualify for EB-1 and EB-2 visas (using a national interest waiver), and certain occupations that are in urgent demand, may not require the labor certification process. At the law firm of Robert Brown LLC, our attorneys have the experience and knowledge necessary to fully assist our clients with labor certification and PERM.
Labor Certification Attorneys
In order to have a PERM Labor Certification Application approved, there are certain requirements that an employer must meet. An employer must show that it tried and failed to recruit any available and qualified worker that was already in the United States. This requirement includes a significant amount of advertising and recruitment in the local geographic area, including newspapers, online employment advertisements and additional notifications.
The employer may not discourage a U.S. citizen, or other Lawful Permanent Resident, from applying for the job and may not inform him or her that a foreign worker already filled the position. Rejections of applications may only be done for lawful and job-related reasons.
Learn More About PERM Labor Certification
Our firm can assist you and your business through the process of PERM and labor certification. Contact the Cleveland-based firm of Robert Brown LLC. Either send us an e-mail or call one of our offices in Ohio, North Carolina or Florida for nationwide representation.
