Definition

PERM

Program Electronic Review Management — the labor certification process for most EB-2 and EB-3 cases.

PERM is the Department of Labor process by which an employer proves no qualified U.S. worker is available for the offered position. It is filed on Form ETA-9089 and is a prerequisite for most EB-2 and EB-3 I-140s (but not EB-2 NIW or EB-1).

See also

EB-2

Employment-based second preference: advanced-degree professionals and exceptional ability.
EB-3

Employment-based third preference: skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.
I-140

Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker — the employment-based immigrant petition.

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