PERM Labor Certification: A Timeline Employers Should Know
EMPLOYMENT
PERM Labor Certification: A Timeline Employers Should Know
August 11, 2026 · Akula & Associates, P.C.
PERM labor certification is often the first step toward permanent employment-based sponsorship, requiring employers to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position.
The process includes a prevailing wage determination, a recruitment period that can take several months, and finally the PERM application itself — each stage with its own processing time that employers should build into their sponsorship planning.
We help employers plan PERM timelines well in advance of anticipated need, manage the recruitment process correctly, and respond to audits or requests for information from the Department of Labor.
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