What is PERM and why do I need it?
Employer
January 01, 2026
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Answer
PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is labor certification required for EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards:
- Proves no qualified U.S. workers available for the position
- Employer must conduct recruitment (job postings, ads)
- File Form ETA-9089 with Department of Labor
- Processing takes 6-12 months
After PERM approval: Employer files I-140 petition. PERM is valid for 180 days - must file I-140 within that time.
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