Short answer: PERM is the labor certification before most EB-2/EB-3 cases; employers must recruit per rules and show no able, willing, qualified US worker. EB-1, NIW and EB-5 follow different logics.
PERM Labor Certification Overview
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Most EB-2/EB-3 cases need proof that no qualified US worker is available.
FAQ
How long?
Recruitment plus adjudication often takes months.
Audited?
May extend and need more documents.
Can the worker file PERM?
Employer-driven.