Understanding PERM Processing with an Immigration Attorney

​PERM is one of the most time-consuming, and least transparent, parts of the employment-based green card process. For many workers, it’s unclear what’s happening, why it takes so long, or what risks exist along the way.

This session breaks down PERM from start to finish, explaining how labor certification works, where delays happen, and how PERM fits into the employer-sponsored Green Card process. We’ll also discuss when PERM makes sense, and when alternative pathways may be worth considering.

Topics Covered

- What PERM is and why it exists
- The step-by-step PERM timeline
- Recruitment requirements explained
- Common causes of delay and audit
- How PERM affects your priority date
- PERM vs. self-petitioned options