Working with our Brooklyn PERM lawyer at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP helps employers understand the federal requirements involved in sponsoring a permanent labor certification. The PERM system requires a detailed recruitment process, accurate documentation, and strict adherence to Department of Labor rules.
We guide employers through the steps needed to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Our team explains timelines, evidentiary expectations, and compliance obligations that arise throughout the PERM process.
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Our PPID lawyers review job descriptions, recruitment evidence, and prevailing wage requirements to help employers understand what documentation is required. Our multi-attorney team provides guidance grounded in federal regulations and Department of Labor procedures.
PERM is a certification that an employer has tested the U.S. labor market in good faith before hiring a foreign worker. Employers are responsible for defining the job, obtaining a prevailing wage, completing the required recruitment, and documenting the process.
The U.S. Department of Labor reported receiving 112,986 PERM applications in FY 2023. Employers often use the PERM labor certification program. Proper preparation of the job duties, minimum requirements, and recruitment can help employers prepare applications that meet federal guidelines.
Recruitment is one of the most important aspects of the PERM process. Employers must complete all required recruitment activities and maintain accurate records of the recruitment process. Activities must be completed precisely as prescribed by the Department of Labor. Generally, employers must maintain:
Each record is part of the employer’s attempt to prove there are no qualified U.S. workers available to fill the position. Maintaining clear and organized records can help employers show they are in compliance.
Brooklyn employers commonly operate in highly competitive fields that require certain skills to perform. For many employers in Kings County, PERM recruitment processes include interfacing with job boards based in New York, regional or trade newspapers, or industry-specific publications.
Brooklyn PERM applications most often include records of recruitment and review submitted in the jurisdiction of the processing center(s) that serve employers in New York. Brooklyn employers may also need to coordinate and retain proof of job advertising in the local area, as well as review and track applicants in the Brooklyn area. Employers may also find it useful to understand regional labor market trends when completing recruitment reports.
The prevailing wage is an important component of the PERM process. The Department of Labor is regularly updating wages to keep up with changes in labor markets. In 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirmed higher wage levels for several major occupational groups. Median weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary workers were $1,196 in the second quarter of 2025.
Many PERM positions will have higher wages assigned due to this survey information. Employers must receive the wage determination before beginning recruitment. Keeping up with wage and processing trends can help employers plan ahead to develop job descriptions that meet program regulations.
A: The purpose of the PERM labor certification is for employers to show that no capable U.S. worker exists for the permanent role. Employers must also demonstrate that employing a foreign worker won’t harm the salaries and conditions of similarly situated U.S. workers.
The employer must comply with stringent recruitment requirements and must submit evidence as to each required step. This process is the first step in most employment-based permanent residency sponsorship cases.
A PERM filing requires careful organization, strict adherence to recruitment rules, and an accurate presentation of job requirements. A PPID lawyer can review the employer’s obligations, explain each phase of the process, and help prepare the documentation needed for a compliant submission. Our team supports Brooklyn businesses seeking permanent sponsorship for skilled employees through informed guidance and federal regulatory knowledge. Hire a PERM lawyer to learn more.
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