Applying for Permanent Labor Certification
In some cases, a company in the United States may require foreign labor to fulfill certain positions. These instances require application on behalf of the employer as well as the potential employee. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) works with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to make sure that the appointment is fair as well as legal.
At Garg & Associates, we can help you with both the permanent labor certification through the DOL as well as the proper visas through the USCIS. For more information regarding hiring a foreign employee, please contact an experienced Orange County immigration attorney from Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 949-540-6704.
Employer Qualifications for PERM
The permanent foreign labor certification process, sometimes called PERM, must be fulfilled by the employer here in the United States. When applying for a foreign employee, the employer must take the following steps:
- Apply to the State Workforce Agency to determine the prevailing wage for the job
- Provide adequate notice to potential employees in the U.S. and the State Workforce Commission to see if a U.S. citizen or permanent resident wants the job
- Create a recruiting report to inform the DOL of any applicants and why they were turned down
Once this foreign labor certification is approved, the foreign national can begin the application process for a visa to come to the United States.
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It is important for employers to follow all DOL requirements so that they can hire the foreign labor necessary for the job. If any supporting documents are missing, it can lead to an audit that may cause a longer wait. To discuss your foreign labor certification case, contact a knowledgeable Orange County immigration lawyer from Garg & Associates, P.C., at 949-540-6704 today.
