Labor Certification

Labor certification is a process in which an employer obtains permission from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to hire a foreign worker for a specific job role. It is often required in employment-based immigration processes, such as the PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) process for U.S. permanent residency applications. Labor certification involves demonstrating that there are no qualified U.S. workers available and willing to fill the position at the prevailing wage and that hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact the wages and working conditions of U.S. employees.