219: The PERM Primer: Foundations for Your U.S. Work Green Card

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Unlock the secrets of the PERM process and transform your approach to employment-based immigration. Sophie’s latest episode takes you on a journey through the key stages of the U.S. immigration system’s Program Electronic Review Management (PERM), revealing how employers can successfully sponsor foreign workers for green cards. Sophie provides insights into the vital steps including prevailing wage determination, recruitment, and filing for labor certification, all while ensuring a good faith recruitment effort. Learn how to navigate recent challenges like industry shifts and layoffs, and gain strategies to structure your process for the benefit of both foreign and American workers alike. Whether you’re an employer or a prospective immigrant, this episode is your gateway to understanding and mastering the complexities of the PERM process.

Sophie Alcorn is a leading immigration attorney and the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley. With a focus on helping tech startups and international talent, she specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of U.S. immigration law to obtain visas and green cards.

Sophie is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law and has been a regular contributor to TechCrunch’s “Ask Sophie” column, where she shared valuable insights on immigration issues. She is also the host of “The Sophie Alcorn Podcast”, providing essential information for entrepreneurs navigating immigration challenges.

With a commitment to empowering individuals and families, Sophie actively participates in mentoring and advocacy, ensuring that her clients can achieve their dreams in the U.S.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Deep dive into the PERM process, its importance, and key steps like prevailing wage determination and labor certification.
Emphasis on good faith recruitment efforts and the impact of layoffs on the PERM process.
Strategies to avoid common pitfalls, such as incomplete applications and inadequate documentation.
Discussion on how economic trends and policy changes may influence the future of the PERM process.
Importance of employer sponsorship in the PERM process and limited involvement of foreign workers.
Potential impacts of the PERM process on different industries, with a focus on tech, healthcare, and education.

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