At Emandi Law Firm, we’re excited to bring employers an important update that could transform your business. Did you know you can sponsor employees for Green Cards (PERM) in the same way you would for roles like software engineers, architects, and data analysts? The traditional thinking around Green Card sponsorship often focuses on highly specialized tech roles. However, the reality is that certain essential workers in industries like hospitality, landscaping, and construction provide just as valuable services to your business. Whether it’s skilled labor or key support roles, you can now sponsor foreign workers who are critical to your company’s success. If you own a restaurant, landscape farm, or are involved in the construction business, this is a prospect you would like to look into. With the right employees, your business can focus on long-term growth, all while improving the services you provide to your customers.
Streamline the Green Card Process:
Emandi Law Firm helps guide you through the PERM Labor Certification process, which is essential for sponsoring foreign workers in positions such as restaurant staff, landscapers, or construction laborers. We’ll ensure that all steps are taken to comply with Department of Labor (DOL) regulations and make the process as smooth as possible.
However, there are important considerations and requirements to ensure that the process meets all legal guidelines.
Key Requirements for Filing PERM for Pool Cleaners:
- Job Requirements:. For the PERM labor certification process to be filed, employers must demonstrate that there is a need for a foreign worker for the position and that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the job. While pool cleaning may not require highly specialized skills, employers must show the necessity of hiring a foreign worker for the role.
- PERM Labor Certification Process:
Before sponsoring a foreign worker for a Green Card, employers must go through the PERM Labor Certification process, which serves as a prerequisite for the Green Card application. The key steps in this process include:- Recruitment Efforts: Employers must conduct a recruitment process to ensure that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. This process demonstrates that the employer has made reasonable efforts to hire locally before seeking a foreign worker.
- Filing with the Department of Labor (DOL): The employer files a PERM application with the DOL, showcasing that hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact U.S. workers’ wages or working conditions.
- Wages:
Employers must offer a wage that meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the job in the specific geographic area where the pool cleaner will be employed. This ensures that the hiring of a foreign worker does not negatively affect the wages of U.S. workers in similar roles. - Job Duties and Qualifications:
The job description should clearly outline the required duties and qualifications.
Summary:
- Employers can file a PERM Labor Certification for Non-Technical professionals.
- Employers must prove the necessity of hiring a foreign worker by conducting a recruitment process.
- Employers must offer a wage that meets or exceeds the prevailing wage in the area.
- Employers should carefully define the job duties and requirements for the pool cleaner position.
For further inquiries or assistance with the PERM process, don’t hesitate to reach out!