» PERM Labor Certifications

Five Tips for a Successful PERM Labor Certification

September 6th, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
The PERM labor certification is the first of three major steps in the employment-based green card process. The way that the PERM labor certification is prepared and drafted sets the stage for the rest of the process. The way this application is draft… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards, I-140 Petitions, PERM Labor Certifications, Permanent Residence

I’m on an H-1B Visa, When Should I Start the Green Card Process?

June 29th, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Brianne Donovan, Immigration Attorney You’re on an H-1B visa – congratulations! We understand how difficult and complex the U.S. immigration process can be. Having an H-1B visa provides a sense of security for three years initially and can be… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards), Uncategorized
Tags: Green Cards, H-1B Petitions, H1-B Petition, I-140 Petitions, I-485 Adjustment of Status, PERM Labor Certifications, Permanent Residence, Visa Bulletin

When to begin PERM labor certification recruitment - Wait or Do It Now?

April 7th, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
One of the key elements of a successful PERM labor certification process is timing. There are many deadlines and timelines to track within the PERM process, and timing can make or break a PERM labor certification case. One of the strategic decisions… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards, PERM Labor Certifications, Permanent Residence

Real Talk - Current Immigration Processing Times: Settle In!

February 2nd, 2021
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Emily Sumner
One of the most common questions that we receive from our clients is about case processing time. The USCIS and DOL estimated case processing times are available online, but that source can be frustrating as they sometimes give a wide range of timefra… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: H-1B Petitions, H-4 EADs, PERM Labor Certifications

Government Shutdown and Immigration: How Was My Case Affected & What Are the Next Steps?

October 22nd, 2013
Posted By
Emily Sumner
The Sumner Immigration Law team was thrilled that the US government reopened on October 17th. While USCIS was still open, the vast majority of our filings (employment-based filings) were impacted by the government closure. Here’s what happened, the… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: H-1B Petitions, Labor Condition Applications, PERM Labor Certifications

How Soon Will You Get a Green Card? Reading the Crystal Ball of Labor Certification Processing Statstics

October 2nd, 2012
Posted By
Emily Sumner
The US Department of Labor just posted their recent PERM Labor Certification processing statistics. While most people may find this kind of information good for curing insomnia, this information is also indicative of larger processing trends that aff… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: PERM Labor Certifications

Department of Labor Confirms University Professors and Instructors Require Prevailing Wage Determinations

October 13th, 2011
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Emily Sumner
The DOL has recently posted a “FAQ” to clarify that university professors and instructors using the “special handling” option for the PERM labor certification must still obtain a prevailing wage determination before filing the… Read More
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Categories: Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Fast-Track, PERM Labor Certifications, Permanent Residence

What is a priority date?

September 23rd, 2011
Posted By
Emily Sumner
What is a priority date in US immigration, and why does it matter? In most cases, there are three major factors that determine how soon an applicant for permanent residence status will receive the green card: The country he/she was born in. The famil… Read More
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Categories: Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, I-140 Petitions, I-485 Application, Immigration, PERM Labor Certifications, Permanent Residence, Visa Bulletin