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How to Provide Proof of PERM Labor Certification Recruitment Efforts?

Hi William,

We are a small company, and now in the process of applying for the PERM Labor Certification for a new employee. How to provide the proof of our PERM Labor Certification recruitment efforts?

Answer,

To obtain a PERM Labor Certification, an employer must document their recruitment efforts, including print and online ads, to demonstrate they have unsuccessfully sought a qualified US worker for the position. This documentation is crucial for showing that the employer has met the requirements of the PERM process.

For PERM recruitment documentation, an employer must keep detailed records of their recruitment efforts to demonstrate they have made good faith efforts to find a qualified U.S. worker for the position before seeking a foreign worker. This includes copies of advertisements, internal postings, any communications with applicants, and any other evidence of recruitment.

Proof of the PERM Labor Certification recruitment efforts and outcome is an important component of the compliance file. Documentation of the PERM Labor Certification recruitment efforts must include proof of the placement of the State Workforce Agency (SWA) job order and tear sheets from the required newspaper advertisements.

Documentation for professional positions must include evidence of engaging in three additional forms of recruitment. The file also must include the required notice of posting, with proof of mailing to the bargaining representative, such as union.

If a company has experienced recent layoffs, it must be shown that the employer notified the potentially qualified, laid-off U.S. workers, and considered any of these interested, former employees.