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Hiring a foreign worker for a permanent position isn't as simple as extending an offer. Employers must navigate a maze of documentation, strict procedural requirements, and compliance rules before that offer can support an employment-based green card application.
The Law Offices of Keshab Raj Seadie helps employers cut through the confusion, guiding them through the steps to apply for PERM labor certification when sponsoring a foreign worker for a permanent role.
Guiding Employers Through PERM
For most employer-sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 green card cases, PERM labor certification is a required first step. Before an employer can generally file Form I-140, the position must typically complete the labor certification process with the U.S. Department of Labor, unless an exception applies.
That means establishing that the employer has a genuine, full-time, permanent job opportunity. It also means recruiting in accordance with applicable requirements. Prevailing wage determinations, job postings, recruitment records, and a documented review of qualified U.S. applicants are all part of building a compliant PERM case.
Knowing what each stage requires can help employers get organized early and avoid procedural and documentation issues that can complicate applications. That guidance matters most when a role has unusual requirements, when recruitment raises questions, or when the DOL selects an application for audit.
What PERM Actually Requires
The PERM process follows specific regulatory requirements. Depending on the position, employers may need a prevailing wage determination, a job order, required advertisements, and thorough records showing exactly how recruitment was carried out.
The job description matters just as much. It needs to describe the real position, including the actual minimum requirements for the role, not be written around one particular candidate's background. Every step of recruitment must hold up under DOL scrutiny, since it may be reviewed later.
Employers who jump into PERM labor certification without a clear grasp of these requirements often face delays that could have been avoided. The Law Offices of Keshab Raj Seadie assists employers through every step, with careful attention to DOL rules and documentation of recruitment. The firm’s immigration practice represents businesses and professionals in New York and worldwide.
Legal Support for Employer-Sponsored Immigration
As an immigration law firm in New York, the Law Offices of Keshab Raj Seadie handles PERM labor certification along with a broader range of employer-sponsored immigration matters. The firm helps businesses and individuals work through U.S. immigration procedures with structured guidance and careful case preparation.
No two PERM cases look exactly alike. The proper method will depend on the situation of the employer, the function in question, and the legislation that applies. Before filing, many employers find it worthwhile to have immigration counsel review their recruitment strategy, documentation, and overall filing approach.
Employers who want to learn more about PERM labor certification can visit https://www.greencardmaker.com/perm-labor-certification/ or call the office at (212) 571-6002.
