Tag: PERM process

What Employers Should Know About Drafting PERM Notice of Filing

By Sarah Bileti, Holland & Hart LLP Aug 1, 2023 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 1, 2023

The most common pathway for an employer to hire a foreign worker on a permanent basis is to sponsor the employee for a Green Card. The first step in the sponsorship process is obtaining a permanent labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The labor certification is obtained by filing an application through the […]

How Layoffs Impact the PERM Process: Employer Considerations

By Laura Flynn, Fragomen, Rachel Beardsley, Fragomen, Stephanie Speirs, Fragomen Jun 13, 2023 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 13, 2023

While businesses typically take extensive steps to avoid layoffs, they’re unfortunately part of the business life cycle. As the United States has had a recent uptick in layoffs across various industries, employers should be aware of the potential impact to their permanent residence (green card) immigration programs.  The PERM (or labor certification) application is one […]