Tag: PERM

The PERM labor certification process, overseen by the Department of Labor (DOL), requires U.S. employers to prove that there are no available, qualified U.S. workers for a position in which they want to permanently place a foreign worker. In the event a company has layoffs while undergoing PERM for foreign national talent, there are special […]

When you’re told you are subject to a green card backlog, especially in the context of employment-based immigration, it means there is a delay or wait time before you will receive your physical green card. The U.S. limits the number of employment-based green cards issued each year, and the backlog occurs because the demand for […]

If you’re considering applying for an employment-based green card, you may wonder what the differences are between the PERM labor certification process and the National Interest Waiver (NIW). The two processes are designed to meet different criteria. Generally, applying for either an EB-2 or EB-3 visa requires a specific job offer and a PERM labor […]

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a way for employment-based, second preference (EB-2) visa petitioners to avoid the PERM labor certification process. Unlike the PERM labor certification process, the NIW allows foreign nationals to self-petition for their EB-2 without being sponsored by a U.S. employer. The NIW process requires thoroughness and meticulous documentation. With the help of […]

We are elated to celebrate the success of our client Youssef’s green card journey. As advocates for those seeking to navigate the complex U.S. immigration system, we are honored to have played a pivotal role in helping Youssef achieve his American dream of living and working in the United States. Born in Saudi Arabia, Youssef […]

PERM is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Program, which stands for Program Electronic Review Management. There are three steps in acquiring a PERM labor certification:  During Step 2, sponsoring employers must engage in a series of good faith recruiting steps, meaning they must make a good faith effort to first hire “able, willing, qualified, […]

Senior Associate Attorney Gabriella Agostinelli discusses when to start the PERM process in the light of current processing delays in the video below. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

Is the PERM position remote? In the office? Or hybrid? Check out the video below to see why it matters and check out Berardi’s PERM/Green Card Center for more info. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

Berardi Immigration Law has an excellent PERM Green Card team that can help your company navigate the complex PERM green card process, especially when it comes to tricky recruitment issues. What does good faith recruitment mean exactly? Partner Jennifer Behm shares more on everything you need to know in the video below. Be sure to […]

Receiving an audit during the PERM process can be a stressful and confusing speed bump when trying to obtain an employment based green card. If you know how the auditing process works, and what purpose it serves, then preventing and navigating an audit can be much easier. To be well informed, it is important to […]