Perm Process
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- (n.) A procedural method for officially submitting a Permanent Labor Certification application to the U.S. Department of Labor during employment-based immigration processes.
The employer must complete the perm process before filing an immigrant petition.
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as "PERM," this process is critical in employment-based immigration for certifying no qualified U.S. workers are available for the job.
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