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September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 1
World Trade Center Institute: Maryland International Trade & Embassy Conference 2009
U.S. Immigration Strategies in International Business
Compliance
Michael L. Kabik, Esq. © 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A.
12505 Park Potomac Avenue, 6th Floor, Potomac, MD 20854
T: (301) 231-0937 F: (301) 230-2891
[email protected] ShulmanRogers.com
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 2
Work Visas and Permanent Residence
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”F-1 Optional Practical Training (“OPT”)Visa Alternatives to H-1B & OPTPERM Greencard Sponsorship
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H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B – “Specialty Occupation”Employer-SpecificProfessional
• Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent– CIS work experience 3:1 rule
3 Year validity period• 6 year max.• Extensions beyond 6 year max. in limited circumstances
H-1B Cap = 195,000 in FY-2003H-1B Cap = 65,000 in FY-2004 and later
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 4
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B “Portability”Greatly simplifies mobility among employers
H-1B workers can start new employment• Upon filing of new “non-frivolous” H-1B Petition
– Subject to final approval of new H-1B Petition
• Need not wait for approval of H-1B Petition to begin work
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 5
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B “Portability”Requirements
• Lawfully admitted to U.S.• New petition filed prior to expiration of
authorized stay– CIS has discretion to forgive “lapse in
status”• No prior employment w/o authorization
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 6
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B CapEmployers can file H-1B petitions up to 6 months before start date
• FY-2010 starts 10/1/09
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 7
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B CapH-1B Lottery
• If maximum number reached in initial filing window• Computer-generated random selection of H-1B petitions
Wait list selection also by lottery• To replace selected H-1B petitions later denied,
withdrawn, or found ineligible
Non-selected or wait listed H-1B petitions• Returned to sponsoring employers• With filing fees
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 8
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B CapEarliest filing date for FY-2010 start date of 10/1/09 was 4/1/09
Initial filing window 1st 5 business days• 4/1/09 to 4/7/09
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 9
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B Cap (FY-2009)FY-2009 H-1B Cap reached 4/7/08
• 5th day of H-1B filing window for FY-2009 10/1/08 start dates
Approx. 163,000 H-1B petitions filed subject to FY-2009 cap
• During initial lottery period • Between 4/1/08 to 4/7/08
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 10
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B Cap (FY-2009)Only non-cap H-1B’s approvable until FY-2010 (start dates beginning 10/1/09)
• H-1B workers previously counted in cap• Other exempt H-1B workers
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 11
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B Cap (FY-2010)FY-2010 H-1B cap not reached during initial filing window 4/1/09 to 4/7/09
• No H-1B lottery for FY-2010• All H-1B petitions filed during initial filing
window assigned H-1B cap number (subject to approval)
As of 8/28/09, approx. 45,100 H-1B petitions filed towards 65,000 H-1B cap
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 12
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B Cap ExemptionsInstitutions of higher education
Nonprofit entities related to or affiliated with institutions of higher education
Nonprofit research organizations
Governmental research organizations
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 13
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B Cap ExemptionsHolders of U.S. Masters or higher degrees
• 20,000 H-1B cap exemptions each fiscal year• Random selection lottery, if necessary
– Preceding the general 65,000 cap lottery– Advanced degree holders not selected for one of
20,000 exemptions also included in 65,000 cap lottery
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 14
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B Cap ExemptionsHolders of U.S. Masters or higher degrees
• FY-2009 advanced degree holder exemptions exhausted 4/7/08
• FY-2010 as of 4/9/09 approx. 20,000 advanced degree holder petitions received
– As of 8/28/09, CIS continues to accept petitions since not all petitions received are approvable
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 15
H-1B “Specialty Occupation”
H-1B Cap ExemptionsProspective H-1B employees previously granted H-1B status
• In the past 6 years• Not left U.S. for >1 year after attaining H-1B
status• Not previously worked for a cap-exempt
organization/not counted against the H-1B cap in past 6 years
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 16
F-1 OPT
F-1 – Optional Practical TrainingUniversity students
12 months cumulative validity period (per degree) includes
• Pre-completion OPT• Post-completion OPT
Additional 17 months post-completion OPT• STEM degree holders
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 17
F-1 OPT
F-1 – Optional Practical TrainingPre-completion OPT
• After enrolled 1 full academic year• Must be directly related to major area of study• Part time during school• Full time during breaks
Post-completion OPT• Must be directly related to major area of study
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 18
F-1 OPT
F-1 – Optional Practical TrainingF-1 students 60-day departure period• Following graduation
F-1 students with post-completion OPT also receive 60-day departure period• Following end of OPT• Without employment authorization
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 19
F-1 OPT
F-1 – Optional Practical TrainingEmployer not required to file visa petition to sponsor studentStudent files Application for Employment Authorization and required documentation directly with CIS
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 20
F-1 OPT - Interim Final Rule 4/4/08
OPT EAD extensions for qualified F-1 students
12 (original) + 17 (ext.) =29 months totalSTEM degrees (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)Employed by business enrolled in CIS E-Verify program
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 21
F-1 OPT - Interim Final Rule 4/4/08
OPT EAD extensions for qualified F-1 students
Once enrolled in E-Verify• Employers must use E-Verify to verify
employment eligibility for all new hires within 3 days of hire
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 22
F-1 OPT - Interim Final Rule 4/4/08
OPT EAD extensions for qualified F-1 students
In 2008, 70,000 F-1 students in OPT• Including 23,000 in STEM fields
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 23
F-1 OPT - Interim Final Rule 4/4/08
OPT EAD extensions for qualified F-1 students
17 month STEM OPT extension (29 months total) gives employers opportunity to sponsor for H-1B status in 2 successive fiscal years
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 24
F-1 OPT - Interim Final Rule 4/4/08
Eligibility for 17 month OPT extension
F-1 studentCompleted STEM degreeCurrently participating in 12 month post-completion OPT• Based on STEM degree
Employed by U.S. employer in job directly related to degree
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 25
F-1 OPT - Interim Final Rule 4/4/08
Eligibility for 17 month OPT extension
Employed by or accepted offer of employment with employer enrolled in CIS E-Verify programProperly maintain F-1 status
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 26
F-1 OPT - Interim Final Rule 4/4/08
Eligibility for 17 month OPT extension
Where post-completion OPT expires while 17-month extension application is pending, if timely filed • Employment authorization extended after
current EAD expires• Up to 180 days
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 27
F-1 OPT- Interim Final Rule 4/4/08
“Cap-Gap”Gap in status between• Student’s F-1 status and OPT
employment authorization expiration– In current fiscal year
• Start of H-1B status– In next fiscal year
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 28
F-1 OPT- Interim Final Rule 4/4/08
Cap-Gap relief for F-1 StudentsWhere pending or approved H-1B petition• For following fiscal year (with 10/1 start date)
Automatically extends period of F-1 status and employment authorization• Covers period between end of OPT/60-day
departure period to start of following fiscal year H-1B petition approval start date
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 29
F-1 OPT- Interim Final Rule 4/4/08
Cap-Gap relief for F-1 StudentsAutomatic extension terminates if CIS rejects, denies, or revokes H-1B petitionCap-Gap benefits only if no violation of status
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 30
H-1B and F-1 OPT
H-1B cap issues for F-1 OPTRecruitment
Impact of future OPT expirationsStrategic planning to avoid• Delayed start new H-1B employees• Interruptions to existing employees
changing to H-1B status
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 31
H-1B and F-1 OPT
Strategic PlanningFY-2010 H-1B cap not exhausted during initial 5-day lottery window on 4/7/09As of 8/28/09, CIS still accepting cap-subject H-1B petitions towards FY-2010 H-1B capWhen will FY-2010 H-1B cap be reached?
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 32
H-1B and F-1 OPT
Strategic PlanningWhen will the following year’s FY-2011 H-1B cap hit?Accelerate future H-1B Filings for F-1 OPT’sIdentify potential employees not subject to H-1B cap
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 33
Visa Alternatives to H-1B & OPT
TN – NAFTA ProfessionalCanadaMexico
H-1B1 – FTA ProfessionalChileSingapore
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 34
Visa Alternatives to H-1B & OPT
E-1 – Treaty TraderE-2 – Treaty InvestorE-3 – Professional
Australia
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 35
Visa Alternatives to H-1B & OPT
L-1 – Intracompany TransfereeO-1 – Extraordinary AbilityJ-1 – Trainee
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TN NAFTA Professional
TN – NAFTA ProfessionalEmployer specific
• U.S. Employers• Canadian or Mexican Employers
Limited to Canadians and Mexicans• 67 specified professions
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 37
TN NAFTA Professional
TN – NAFTA Professional3 Year maximum admission
• New regulation effective 10/16/08• Increased admission/extension period
from 1 to 3 years
Indefinite extensions
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 38
TN NAFTA Professional
TN – NAFTA ProfessionalCanadians visa exempt
• Apply directly at Border or POE
Mexicans require TN Visa• Apply directly at U.S. Consular Post• Changes as of January 2004
– 5,500 FY Cap eliminated– LCA approval eliminated– I-129 approval eliminated
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 39
H-1B1 FTA Professional
H-1B1 – FTA ProfessionalU.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement• Limit = 1,400 per FY
U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement• Limit = 5,400 per FY
“Specialty Occupation” requirement
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 40
H-1B1 FTA Professional
H-1B1 – FTA ProfessionalLCA requirementLimited to 18 monthsNo “Dual Intent” as with regular H-1B’s• Required to overcome presumption of
“Immigrant Intent”
After 5 renewals, counts against regular H-1B cap
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 41
H-1B1 FTA Professional
H-1B1 – FTA ProfessionalApplication Options
• Primary jurisdiction @ U.S. embassies and consulates abroad
– No CIS approval required
• Alternative application to CIS if in U.S.– If depart U.S., must apply for visa @ U.S. embassy
or consulate abroad
• Change/Extension of status with CIS in U.S.
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 42
E-1 Treaty Trader
E-1 – Treaty TraderEmployer Specific
No prior employment req’d (unlike L-1)
Treaty must exist – U.S. & other country
Majority ownership/control of U.S. entity• At least 50% by treaty country nationals
Alien must be citizen of treaty country
2 Year maximum visa validity period• Indefinite extensions
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 43
E-1 Treaty Trader
E-1 Treaty TraderApplication Options
• Primary jurisdiction @ U.S. embassies and consulates abroad
– No CIS approval required
• Alternative application to CIS if in U.S.– If depart U.S., must apply for visa @ U.S. embassy
or consulate abroad
• Change/Extension of status with CIS in U.S.
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 44
E-1 Treaty Trader
E-1 Special RequirementsTrade
• Exchange, purchase, or sale of goods, services or technology
Substantial• No minimum dollar threshold• Volume of trade• Number of transactions• Includes binding contracts• Continued course of trade
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 45
E-1 Treaty TraderE-1 Special Requirements
Principally with U.S.• 50%+ of total volume of international trade of
the U.S. entity must consist of trade between U.S. and treaty country
Duties• Supervisory, Executive, Managerial• Highly Specialized Essential Skills• Not including “ordinarily skilled” workers
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 46
E-2 Treaty Investor
E-2 – Treaty InvestorEmployer specific
No prior employment req’d (unlike L-1)
Treaty must exist - U.S. & other country
Majority ownership/control of U.S. entity• At least 50% by treaty country nationals
Alien must be citizen of treaty country
2 Year maximum visa validity period• Indefinite extensions
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 47
E-2 Treaty Investor
E-2 Treaty InvestorApplication Options
• Primary jurisdiction @ U.S. embassies and consulates abroad
– No CIS approval required
• Alternative application to CIS if in U.S.– If depart U.S., must apply for visa @ U.S. embassy
or consulate abroad
• Change/Extension of status with CIS in U.S.
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 48
E-2 Treaty Investor
E-2 Special RequirementsActive investment
• Irrevocable commitment of funds• Actual active investment
Substantial investment• No minimum dollar amount
– Standards for new or existing business• Investment in process – start-up company• Investor’s own resources• “At risk”
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 49
E-2 Treaty Investor
E-2 Special RequirementsCreation of jobs
• Cannot be marginal– To only support the investor & his family
• Create job opportunities for U.S. workers• Significant impact upon U.S.
Essential role in enterprise• Investor to develop and direct investment• Executives, Supervisors, Specially Qualified Essential
employee• Not including “ordinarily skilled” workers
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 50
E-3 Australian Specialty Occupation
E-3 Australian Specialty Occupation
Australian nationals
Limit = 10,500 per FY
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 51
E-3 Australian Specialty Occupation
E-3 – Australian Specialty Occupation
Application Options• Primary jurisdiction @ U.S. embassies and
consulates abroad– No CIS approval required
• Alternative application to CIS if in U.S.– If depart U.S., must apply for visa @ U.S. embassy or
consulate abroad
• Change/Extension of status with CIS in U.S.
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 52
E-3 Australian Specialty Occupation
E-3 Special RequirementsEmployer specific
Labor Condition Application required• Same as H-1B
Must meet “specialty occupation” definition• Same as H-1B• Requires bachelors degree or equivalent
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 53
E-3 Australian Specialty Occupation
E-3 Special RequirementsLimited to 2 years• Unlimited extensions
Intent to depart U.S. upon termination of E-3 status
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 54
L-1 Intracompany Transferee
L-1 – Intracompany TransfereeEmployer specificAlien must be employed abroad by foreign entity
• 1 continuous year out of prior 3 years• In “Executive,” “Managerial,” or “Specialized
Knowledge” position• Transfer to U.S. to fill “Executive, ”
“Managerial,” or “Specialized Knowledge” position
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 55
L-1 Intracompany Transferee
L-1 – Intracompany TransfereeForeign entity must be related to U.S. company
• Same company• Subsidiary• Affiliate
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 56
L-1 Intracompany Transferee
L-1 – Intracompany TransfereeOwnership/Control
• 50%+ ownership• Effective control
– With <50% ownership
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 57
L-1 Intracompany Transferee
L-1 – Intracompany TransfereeQualifying Organization
• Doing business in U.S. and other country• During whole period of transfer
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 58
L-1 Intracompany Transferee
L-1 – Intracompany TransfereeL-1A -- Executives & Managers
L-1B -- Specialized Knowledge Personnel
Visa Validity Terms• 5-7 Year Maximum (3 years initially)• Start-ups (1 year initially)
EB-1 Greencard Benefit
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 59
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
O-1 – Extraordinary AbilityEmployer specific
Aliens of “Extraordinary Ability”• Sciences, Arts, Education, Business & Athletics
3 Year maximum visa validity period• Unlimited extensions
EB-1 Greencard Benefit
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O-1 Extraordinary Ability
O-1 CriteriaReceipt of a major internationally recognized award
• e.g., the Nobel Prize
Receipt of 3/10 of other forms documentation
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 61
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
O-1 – 3/10 CriteriaNationally/Intl’ly recognized prizes/awards
• for excellence in the field of endeavor
Membership in associations in the field• which require outstanding achievements• as judged by recognized nat’l or int’l experts
Published material about the person• in professional or major trade publications or
other major media
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 62
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
O-1 – 3/10 CriteriaParticipation (on a panel or individually) as a judge of the work of others in the field
Original scientific, scholastic, artistic, athletic or business-related contributions
• of major significance in the field
Authorship of scholarly articles in the field• in professional journals or major media
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 63
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
O-1 – 3/10 CriteriaEmployment in a critical or essential capacity
• for organizations or establishments that have distinguished reputations
High salary or other high remuneration• in relation to others in the field
Other comparable evidence
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 64
J-1 Trainee
J-1 – TraineeExchange Visitor Designation
Training not available in home country
Dept. of State jurisdiction
Apply via DOS approved Program Sponsors
18 Month maximum
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 65
PERM Greencard Sponsorship
Permanent Residence SponsorshipBased upon shortage of qualified U.S. workers
• In metropolitan area of job location• Willing to work for the “prevailing wage”
Requires attempted job recruitment
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 66
PERM Greencard Sponsorship
PERM ProcessPre-filing recruitment and compliance• 90-120 days average
Electronic Filing with DOL• Decisions expected within approx. 10
months (if no DOL Audit)
DOL Audit• Additional approx. 18 months
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 67
PERM Greencard Sponsorship
PERM RequirementsPrior employer recruitmentAttestations• Compliance• Non-discrimination
Strict recruitment requirements
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 68
PERM Greencard Sponsorship
PERM RequirementsDOL audits• Average 40% audit rate• While PERM Application pending• Up to 5 years after PERM Application
filing
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 69
PERM Greencard Sponsorship
Employer RecruitmentRecruitment Window• 180 days to 30 days before filing
Professional positions• 2 Sunday ads in general circulation
newspaper• Or 1 Sunday ad in newspaper and 1 ad in
professional journal
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 70
PERM Greencard Sponsorship
Employer Recruitment3 out of 10 alternate forms of recruitment• 1. Job Fair• 2. On-Campus Recruiting• 3. Employer Website• 4. Trade or Professional Organization• 5. Job Search Website
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PERM Greencard Sponsorship
Employer Recruitment3 out of 10 alternate forms of recruitment• 6. Private Employment Firm• 7. Employee Referral Program• 8. Campus Placement Office• 9. Local or Ethnic Newspaper• 10. Radio or TV ads
1 of above can be within 30 days of filing
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 72
PERM Greencard Sponsorship
Other RequirementsJob Order with State Workforce AgencyPrevailing Wage Request with State Workforce AgencyInternal Posting at Employer SiteIn House Media Posting
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Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 73
PERM Greencard Sponsorship
Other RequirementsMust interview qualified applicantsCan only reject for lawful, job-related reasonsPrepare and retain recruitment reportNo restrictive requirements unless justified by business necessity
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
Pordy & Ecker, P.A. 74
PERM Greencard Sponsorship
DOL AuditMust maintain audit file for 5 years, including:• Recruitment report justifying those
disqualified• Proof of business necessity• Proof of advertising and alternate forms of
recruitment• Prevailing Wage Determination• Posting Notice
September 25, 2009Shulman, Rogers, Gandal,
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