PERM labor certification

After recruitment, the employer’s attorney files ETA-9089 with DOL. The filing date becomes the worker’s priority date. DOL may audit the case, so keep your recruitment records.

All PERM costs, including attorney fees and recruitment ads, must by law be paid by the employer. They can’t be charged to the worker or recovered through wage deductions or unpaid work (20 CFR 656.12). Labor certifications can’t be bought or sold.