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🇺🇸 United States · EB-2 PERM
3 mandatory requirements, 1 supporting factor, and 7 core documents — here is exactly what United States expects.
Missing any of these disqualifies an application outright — confirm them before investing in fees or document preparation.
Must hold an advanced degree (Master's or PhD) or a bachelor's degree plus 5 years of progressive experience in the field
Must have a US employer offering a permanent, full-time position and willing to conduct PERM
DOL must approve the PERM labor certification showing no qualified US workers are available
Not strictly required, but each strengthens your case — the weight shown reflects how heavily our scoring engine (and in practice, adjudicators) value it.
Employer must offer a permanent, full-time position meeting the degree requirements
Valid Passport
Current passport with at least 6 months of validity
Certified ETA Form 9089
DOL-certified PERM labor certification (ETA 9089)
Degree Certificates & Transcripts
Advanced degree or bachelor's degree documentation, plus transcripts
Work Experience Letters
Letters from past employers documenting qualifying progressive experience
Permanent Job Offer Letter
Letter from US employer confirming the permanent, full-time job offer
DOL Prevailing Wage Determination
Official prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor
PERM Recruitment Records
Evidence of recruitment efforts: ads, job posting, applicant logs, rejection letters
Official source: government website. See also: costs & fees and processing time.
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