Permanent Labor Certification
/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈleɪbər ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. Department of Labor certification that confirms no qualified U.S. workers are available for a job offered to a foreign worker, required for certain employment-based green card petitions.
The employer must obtain a permanent labor certification before sponsoring a foreign employee for permanent residence.
Forms
- permanent labor certification
- permanent labor certifications
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Commentary
Often called the PERM certification, it involves a detailed recruitment process mandated by the Department of Labor to protect U.S. workers' job opportunities.
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