Permanent Labor Certification Program

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Permanent Labor Certification Program Final Regulation Frequently Asked Questions EFFECTIVE DATE Question: What is the effective date of the new Labor Certification for the Permanent Employment of Aliens in the United States, or PERM, regulation? ) The PERM regulation is effective March 28, 2005, and applies to Labor Certification applications for the Permanent employment of aliens filed on or after that date. STANDARDS/ MAJOR DIFFERENCES Question: What standards will be used in making Labor Certification determinations under the new, streamlined system? ) The standards used in making Labor Certification determinations under the new system will be substantially the same as those used in arriving at a determination in the former system.

Filing: Employers file applications directly with the U.S. Department of Labor and not with a State Workforce Agency (SWA). Refiling: An employer may, at any time, withdraw an application filed under the regulation in effect prior to March 28, 2005, refile under PERM, and maintain the

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