What are PERM rules and how do they relate to my employment based visa?
In March 28, 2005, The Department of Labor (DOL) implemented a new permanent labor certification system ( PERM). The labor certification application Form ETA-750 was replaced by the Form ETA-9089 on that date. PERM relies on pre-recruitment procedures instead of requiring recruitment efforts by U.S. employers under direct DOL supervision, and is designed to expedite the processing of the Form ETA-9089 labor certification applications. Labor certifications can either be electronically filed or filed by mail with DOL in the PERM system. These applications will be processed at DOL’s National Processing Centers. Generally, labor certifications that are electronically filed in the PERM system will be processed in 30 – 45 days, while labor certifications that are submitted through the mail may take substantially longer.
