Labor Certification & PERM

Employment Visa Attorneys - Permanent Work Visa Lawyers - Atlanta, Georgia

The Immigration Center of America at Melville Johnson, P.C. helps numerous U.S. and foreign corporations Helping U.S. and Foreign Employers page obtain visas which enable their employees to work and live in the U.S. We also help individuals obtain temporary and permanent work visa status. In addition to educating the employer about the process and preparing the visa application, we also prepare the supporting documentation that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Labor require.

Labor Certification

Each application for an employment visa must be accompanied by a labor certification request (Form ETA 750), submitted to the Department of Labor, not USCIS. This form documents that no other qualified American workers are available to fill the position. If the labor certification request is improperly completed or lacks needed information, it will be returned. This will delay the approval of the employer's Form ETA 750 and visa request.

The Immigration Center of America understands employment visa rules and the procedures of both USCIS and the Department of Labor. We can act quickly to complete all of the required information and forms, and walk your visa application through the system. We focus on completing these tasks properly — the first time — in order to minimize any delays.

Permanent Labor Certification Final Rule

The Permanent Labor Certification Final Rule (known as PERM), published in December 2004, allows for electronic filing as well as submission by mail. It also eliminates the need to submit the supporting documentation with the labor certification request.

The Immigration Center of America has the capability to submit Form ETA electronically to expedite the employment visa application. Our lawyers can also ensure that the required supporting documentation is organized in a manner acceptable to the Department of Labor, should they conduct an audit.

Immigration law as it concerns employment visas is complex and the procedures of USCIS and the Department of Labor can be confusing. We help employers through the often frustrating immigration maze. The Immigration Center of America can help your corporation obtain the vitally needed human resources it needs to grow and prosper.

For a free initial consultation with a case intake manager at Melville Johnson, P.C., call 877-524-9111 toll free, or contact us online.