There are several ways of applying for permanent residence ("green card" status). The most common method is through labor certification. Labor certification is an official government finding that willing and qualified U.S. workers are not available to fill the position offered and that employment of a foreign national will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly situated U.S. workers. Generally, this will be done through the process of PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) labor certification, which is issued and regulated by the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL).

 

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