PERM

Upcoming Webinar on 7/24: PERM and H-1B Compliance for Human Resources

In light of aggressive government enforcement actions, employers and human resources professionals need to have a firm understanding of their roles and responsibilities regarding the employment of H-1B workers, the PERM Labor Certification process, and what do to in the event of a surprise government workplace site-visit. This FREE webinar details the employer’s responsibilities regarding [...]

By |2013-07-03T11:42:29-04:00July 3rd, 2013|Compliance, Employers, H-1B, PERM|

PERM and LCA Updates from the Department of Labor

Due to the significant number of PERM-based green cards and H-1B work visa applications (including the required Labor Condition Application, or LCA), our office constantly monitors developments at the Department of Labor (DOL) which controls the review of PERM and LCAs. As of October 5, 2011, DOL has shared some important statistics about their processing [...]

By |2011-11-02T09:36:27-04:00November 2nd, 2011|Articles, DOL, H-1B, News, PERM|

Update on DOL Prevailing Wage Determinations

Many of our clients and readers are asking us on updates regarding the Department of Labor's (DOL) prevailing wage determination process.  We are happy to report that according to DOL reports and according to our first-hand experience, prevailing wage determinations are issued and they are (slowly) starting to return to normal. Background on the DOL [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:09-04:00October 6th, 2011|Articles, DOL, H-1B, News, PERM|

DOL Temporarily Suspends Prevailing Wage Determinations: Impact on PERM and H-1B Filings

Many of our clients and readers are by now aware of the delays associated with the Department of Labor (DOL) processing requests for prevailing wage determinations.   Unfortunately, DOL has confirmed that they have temporarily suspended the processing of all regular prevailing wage determination requests until DOL meets its obligations under a court order to re-process [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:11-04:00August 17th, 2011|Articles, DOL, H-1B, News, PERM|

Current PERM Processing Dates and Times (as of April 25, 2011)

Our office handles a substantial number of ETA Form 9089 – Permanent Labor Certification (“PERM”) applications and we are closely monitoring the current PERM processing times not only for the benefit of our clients but also to be able to predict longer-term trends in PERM processing. The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has provided an update [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:18-04:00April 28th, 2011|Articles, DOL, News, PERM|

Current PERM Processing Dates and Times (as of February 4, 2011)

Our office handles a substantial number of ETA Form 9089 – Permanent Labor Certification (“PERM”) applications and we are closely monitoring the current PERM processing times not only for the benefit of our clients but also to be able to predict longer-term trends in PERM processing. The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has provided an update [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:25-04:00February 18th, 2011|Articles, DOL, News, PERM|

Increased Rate of ETA 9089 PERM Labor Certification Denials – Fact or Fiction?

One of our major practices is the processing of employment-based permanent residency applications, most of which require an ETA 9089 PERM labor certification.  As a result, we handle a number of PERM labor certifications filings, appeals and other related matters.  Our office has been receiving an increasing number of inquiries about possible increase in PERM [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:30-04:00November 18th, 2010|Articles, DOL, News, PERM|

Updates from BALCA regarding PERM Appeals

What is BALCA? The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) is an administrative body which reviews mainly denials of PERM labor certification cases but it also handles a number of Department of Labor review cases.   With respect to PERM denials, BALCA is the appellate body which reviews appeals for PERM denials. BALCA currently has [...]

By |2010-11-18T11:28:30-05:00November 18th, 2010|Articles, DOL, News, PERM|

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