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PERM Labor Certification Services for Employment-Based Green Cards

Experienced Legal Help with the PERM Process

If you're a U.S. employer seeking to sponsor a foreign national for a green card, the PERM labor certification process is a critical first step. At Powers Immigration Law, we guide employers and foreign workers through every phase of the PERM process, ensuring compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) regulations and helping move your employment-based immigration case forward.

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What Is the PERM Labor Certification?

PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is the process used by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to verify that:

  • There are no qualified U.S. workers available for the position; and

  • Hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers.

PERM is a required step for most EB-2 and EB-3 green card cases.

PERM Labor Certification Process Overview

  1. Job Description & Requirements
    We help employers draft a clear and compliant job description that reflects the minimum requirements for the position.

  2. Prevailing Wage Request
    We submit a prevailing wage determination (PWD) request to the DOL to ensure the foreign worker is offered a fair wage.

  3. Recruitment & Advertising
    Employers must complete a specific recruitment process, including placing ads in newspapers, online job boards, and state workforce agencies.

  4. Recruitment Report
    Employers must review all applicants and prepare a recruitment report explaining why no U.S. applicants were hired.

  5. Filing the ETA Form 9089
    Once recruitment is complete and the prevailing wage is approved, we file ETA Form 9089 with the DOL electronically through the PERM FLAG system.

  6. DOL Decision
    If the PERM application is approved, the employer can move forward with filing an I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker with USCIS.

How Powers Immigration Law Can Help

At Powers Immigration Law, we understand that the PERM process is complex, time-sensitive, and requires strict compliance. We provide comprehensive legal services, including:

  • PERM eligibility assessment

  • Job description drafting and review

  • Prevailing wage request preparation

  • Recruitment guidance and ad placement support

  • Audit response assistance

  • Form ETA-9089 preparation and filing

  • Ongoing communication with employers and HR teams

 

We also provide strategic planning for future green card filings to ensure alignment between the PERM process and long-term immigration goals.

Who We Serve

  • U.S. employers in industries like healthcare, tech, education, engineering, and more

  • Foreign professionals seeking EB-2 or EB-3 green cards

  • Human Resources teams navigating PERM compliance for workforce planning

Start the PERM Process with Confidence

  • Whether you're initiating the PERM process for the first time or need help after a denial or audit, Powers Immigration Law is here to help. Our personalized approach, deep immigration experience, and commitment to compliance make us a trusted partner for employment-based immigration cases.

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Powers Immigration Law

(704) 556-1156

5200 Park Rd Suite 221, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA

(828) 394-1196

520 8th St. N.E., Hickory NC 28601, USA

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