What is PERM? – PERM is short for Program Electronic Review Management. It’s a system the U.S. Department of Labor uses to handle job-related immigration applications.
Who can apply for PERM? – Employers who want to hire foreign workers for long-term jobs in the U.S. can apply for PERM.
How to apply for PERM?- Employers first look for U.S. workers for the job. If they can’t find enough, they can apply for PERM with details about the job, foreign worker, and the search.
The entire PERM process can take around 30-40 months.