Labor certification (PERM)
On March 28, 2005, the Department of Labor started the new labor certification system, PERM, which will streamline the labor certification process and make it faster.
Most people apply for a green card through labor certification process if currently employed. The two main categories for employment based immigration that require labor certification are EB2 and EB3. Within these two categories, there are many sub-categories for professionals holding advanced degrees, aliens of exceptional ability, baccalaureate degree holders, skilled workers and other workers.
The key of the process is to convince the Department of Labor that no qualified U.S. worker is willing to take your job. In other words, the hiring of you, an alien, will not adversely affect the job opportunities, wages and working conditions of U.S. workers.
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