AILA Public Statements

New Edition of AILA’s Guide to PERM Labor Certification Released

4/12/23 AILA Doc. No. 23041201.

Washington, DC – The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is proud to release a new edition of AILA's Guide to PERM Labor Certification, which aims to make learning and succeeding in the PERM arena easier for all immigration attorneys. From practitioners who are just beginning to explore the PERM process, to experienced practitioners needing in-depth advice for handling the latest issues that have arisen in the PERM world, this book is the go-to resource to navigate PERM cases.

This edition provides:

  • A comprehensive article providing a step-by-step roadmap to the PERM process, illustrated by 25 templates to use in everyday practice;
  • Guidance on how to secure a prevailing wage determination that will work hand-in-hand with the PERM application;
  • Detailed instructions and advice for completing each item on the labor certification application, ETA Form 9089;
  • Articles that take a deep dive into the various aspects of a PERM case, so you can understand the nuances;
  • Information on PERM audits and appeals;
  • New articles on subjects such as the effect of equal pay transparency laws on PERM and how to handle the issues arising from a more mobile workforce post-COVID;
  • And more!

Comprised of articles authored by some of today’s foremost PERM experts, the 2023 edition of AILA's Guide to PERM Labor Certification is an essential resource for anyone’s PERM practice.


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