I am a beneficiary of a pending immigration petition via NIW, EB-1a or EB-1b. Can I also have my employer file a PERM Labor Certification on my behalf?
Yes. Your employer may file a PERM Labor Certification for you even if you are beneficiary of another pending or approved immigration petition. Filing PERM is an extra benefit to you. Example: Joon is a beneficiary of a pending family-based immigration petition. Joon may have his prospective employer, Company U file a Labor Certification on his behalf, which may increase his chances for approval. Example: Ann has filed an employment based immigration petition through a National Interest Waiver (self-petition). Ann may have her employer file a PERM Labor Certification application on her behalf as well. It may increase her chances for obtaining a Green Card. Example: Tony is currently an F-1 student. Tony may have his prospective employer, Company W apply for a PERM Labor Certification on his behalf. In general, the Labor Certification filing is not considered an immigration petition and may not affect his F-1 visa application/renewal. However, after filing I-140, alien’s benefits under
Yes. Your employer may file a PERM Labor Certification for you even if you are beneficiary of another pending or approved immigration petition. Filing PERM is an extra benefit to you. Example: Joon is a beneficiary of a pending family-based immigration petition. Joon may have his prospective employer, Company U file a Labor Certification on his behalf, which may increase his chances for approval. Example: Ann has filed an employment based immigration petition through a National Interest Waiver (self-petition). Ann may have her employer file a PERM Labor Certification application on her behalf as well. It may increase her chances for obtaining a Green Card. Example: Tony is currently an F-1 student. Tony may have his prospective employer, Company W apply for a PERM Labor Certification on his behalf. In general, the Labor Certification filing is not considered an immigration petition and may not affect his F-1 visa application/renewal. However, after filing I-140, alien’s benefits under
Related Questions
- I have a part-time job and my employer agrees to file a PERM Labor Certification petition on my behalf. Does a part-time position qualify PERM Labor Certification?
- I am a beneficiary of a pending immigration petition via NIW, EB-1a or EB-1b. Can I also have my employer file a PERM Labor Certification on my behalf?
- I have already filed an immigration petition via NIW, EB-1a or EB-1b. Can I also have my employer file a PERM Labor Certification on my behalf?
