Save Years of Waiting time with a National Interest Waiver

Question: I have many years of experience doing the work that I do and I’m very good at it. However, I do not want to wait years for a PERM visa number to be available. Are there any other options for getting a green card employment based visa? Answer: Actionally there is another option for [...]

PERM Wins

PERM approval from Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner: His position was FINANCIAL ANALYST requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance + 7 years experience in Accounting/Financial Analyst/Jr. Assist. Manager. ANY SUITABLE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE ACCEPTABLE.

PERM Approval

PERM approval from Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner: His position was FINANCIAL ANALYST requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance + 7 years experience in Accounting/Financial Analyst/Jr. Assist. Manager. ANY SUITABLE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE ACCEPTABLE.

What is the Prevailing Wage?

Question: I am applying for the new PERM, but am having a very difficult time figuring out what is the prevailing wage and how to figure out what level it is. Can you please explain? Answer: There are four levels to any job. Level 1 (entry) is for beginning level employees who have a basic [...]

Retrogression: What it really means.

Question: I have a Perm Labor Certification that only took 3 months to get. However, now I am being told it will take years to actually get the Green Card. I am being told there is a “Quota Backlog” or “Retrogression“. What does this mean? Answer: The Immigration and Nationality Act sets limits on how [...]

Why can’t I file My Adjustment?

Question: I have just filed under the PERM program and it was very fast. In fact, it only took two weeks after filing. Now I was prepared to file for my Adjustment of Status application, but am told I cannot. What is going on? Answer: The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its monthly [...]

PERM: The Online Perm System

 Question: I understand that the new PERM applications can be submitted online. However, where the employer has established a sub-account for an attorney or agent is the attorney or agent permitted to submit applications on-line? Answer: Yes, attorney or agent may submit applications under the following circumstances. An employer must complete the registration process as [...]

PERM: 245(i): Am I or am I not under it?

Question: I have heard a great deal of 245(i) and how people who are here illegally can still adjust status in order to obtain Lawful Permanent Residency. I can’t figure out who is under 245(i) and who is not. Can you explain? Answer: In general, 245(i) allows someone who filed either a Labor Certification or [...]

PERM: Can I bring in my babysitter?

Question: I understand that PERM applications are greatly expediting the Labor Certification process. Could you let me know if I can bring my babysitter and domestic helper into the United States under the PERM program? Answer: Yes, it is possible under PERM. It does require a significant amount of detailed documentation to be successfully file [...]

PERM: It is the same process to see if a candidate is not qualified for the position?

 Question: I understand that PERM applications will be able to be filed starting at the end of March. Also, I understand that there has to be pre-recruitment prior to the filing of the PERM application. My question is whether the process to see whether an applicant is qualified or not qualified for the position is [...]

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