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Upon successful review and approval of Form ETA 9089 by the Department of Labor, the employer receives a labor certification for the foreign worker.

The process where the Department of Labor determines the average wage paid to similarly employed workers in a specific occupation in the area of intended employment.

The employer must complete and submit ETA Form 9089 to the Department of Labor for the labor certification, providing details about the job and the qualifications required.

Employers must conduct their recruitment within the 180-day period before filing ETA Form 9089, but no less than 30 days before filing.

The employer places a job order with the SWA serving the area of intended employment for at least 30 days.

The PERM process requires different recruitment processes for professional and non-professional occupations, with additional steps for professional occupations.

The employer must conduct recruitment efforts to find available U.S. workers who are qualified and willing to take the job at the prevailing wage.

The employer must attest to a series of conditions related to the job offer and recruitment efforts, such as non-displacement of U.S. workers and the absence of layoff.

Employers must prepare a comprehensive audit file containing evidence of PERM compliance and recruitment efforts should the Department of Labor request it.