PERM (Program Electronic Review Management)

PERM, or Program Electronic Review Management, is a system used in the United States for managing the process of labor certification for foreign workers seeking permanent residency. It requires employers to demonstrate that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for a specific job before hiring foreign talent. The process includes job advertising, recruitment efforts, and submitting applications electronically to the U.S. Department of Labor. PERM ensures that hiring foreign workers won’t negatively impact the local job market while streamlining the application process for both employers and the government.