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Permanent Labor Certification (PERM)
Work with our PERM labor certification attorney to get your job-based green card application started the right way, without delays or surprises.
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Why Work With Our Attorneys for a PERM Labor Certification?
PERM is one of the first and most important steps in many employment-based green card cases. It’s how a U.S. employer proves that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the job, and that hiring a foreign worker won’t negatively affect the local labor market. In most EB-2 and EB-3 cases, PERM is a required step before the employer can file the I-140 petition with USCIS. At 360 Immigration Law Group, we help employers and workers in Coral Springs and across South Florida to get through the PERM process with clear direction.
What You Gain & How We Help
Types of Jobs That Require PERM Certification
PERM is required for most EB-2 and EB-3 green card applications that involve a permanent job offer. These can include:
- Registered nurses and other healthcare workers
- Skilled trades (welders, electricians, plumbers)
- Engineers, IT professionals, architects
- Administrative and accounting roles
- Chefs, cooks, and restaurant staff
If the job offer is permanent, full-time, and not temporary or seasonal, it likely falls under PERM, even if the worker is already in the U.S. on another visa.
Not Sure if Your Job Requires PERM?
We’ll help you find out and avoid unnecessary delays.
PERM Labor Certification Requirements
Before a PERM application can be filed, several steps must be completed by the employer. Requirements include:
Permanent Full-Time Job Offer
The employer must offer a permanent, full-time position, not contract or temporary work.
Prevailing Wage Determination
The employer must request a wage determination from the Department of Labor (DOL) to find the standard wage for the job in that location.
Recruitment & Advertising
The job must be advertised in specific ways to test the labor market and show that no qualified U.S. workers applied.
ETA Form 9089
After recruitment is complete, the employer electronically submits Form 9089 to the DOL.
The worker does not file this form; the employer is responsible for the entire PERM certification process.
Need help preparing a compliant PERM application?
We work directly with both employers and sponsored workers to keep everything accurate and on schedule.
The PERM Application Process
Here’s how the PERM certification process typically works:
- 1. Prevailing Wage Request
Employer submits a request to the DOL for the official wage level. - 2. Job Recruitment
Employer runs required ads (print, online, state job board) and tracks recruitment responses. - 3. Recruitment Report
The employer prepares a report explaining why no qualified U.S. workers were hired. - 4. ETA Form 9089 Filing
Employer files the application online through the DOL system. - 5. DOL Review & Decision
DOL processes the case and either certifies, audits, or denies the application.
Talk to 360 Immigration Law Group
Because PERM is a technical, employer-driven process, it’s easy to misstep, especially with recruitment timelines and documentation. Contact us if:
- You’re an employer unfamiliar with PERM or DOL recruitment rules
- You’re a worker relying on your employer to get it right
- You’ve experienced a prior denial or audit
- You need to meet deadlines for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card case
We help keep your application on track so one error doesn’t delay your future.
Ready to Start the PERM Application Process?
Whether you’re sponsoring a worker or being sponsored yourself, we’re here to help make the PERM process less stressful and more successful.
Work Permit FAQs
How long does it take to get a work permit?
Processing times vary, but most initial EAD applications take 3–7 months. Renewals may be faster.
Can I renew my work permit before it expires?
Yes, and you should. You can apply to renew your EAD up to 180 days before the current one expires.
What if my work permit is delayed?
If you’ve been waiting more than the normal timeframe, you can request an update or expedited review. We can help escalate the case if needed.