Perm Labor Certification
/ˈpɜrm ˈleɪbər sɜrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. Department of Labor certification process that an employer must obtain to hire a foreign worker permanently when no qualified U.S. workers are available.
The employer filed a perm labor certification before submitting the immigrant visa petition.
Forms
- perm labor certification
- perm labor certifications
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Commentary
Used primarily in U.S. employment immigration law, this term specifically refers to the labor certification obtained under the PERM program, highlighting its role in demonstrating labor market test compliance before permanent employment-based immigration petitions.
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