What is EB-2 Green Card (PERM)?
The EB-2 Green Card is an employment-based immigrant visa for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. In most cases, this category requires the PERM labor certification process, where a U.S. employer must prove that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the offered position.
The EB-2 (PERM) category is commonly used by companies sponsoring foreign professionals for permanent employment in the United States.
Who Qualifies for EB-2?
You may qualify for EB-2 with PERM if:
- The job requires an advanced degree (Master’s or higher), or
- You have a bachelor’s degree plus five years of progressive experience, or
- You have exceptional ability in science, business, or the arts
- A U.S. employer is willing to sponsor you
- The employer completes the PERM labor certification process
This category is often used for engineers, IT professionals, doctors, researchers, financial specialists, and other skilled professionals.
What is PERM Labor Certification?
PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is the process where the U.S. Department of Labor verifies that:
- There are no qualified U.S. workers for the job
- Hiring a foreign worker will not negatively affect U.S. wages
- The employer conducted proper recruitment
- The offered wage meets government requirements
PERM approval is required before filing the EB-2 immigrant petition.
EB-2 PERM Process
The typical process includes:
- Prevailing wage determination
- Recruitment and job advertising
- PERM filing with Department of Labor
- PERM approval
- Form I-140 filing with USCIS
- Adjustment of status or consular processing
- Green Card approval
Because the process involves multiple agencies, careful legal preparation is essential.
Benefits of EB-2 Green Card
- Permanent residence in the U.S.
- Employer-sponsored immigration
- Family members may obtain Green Cards
- الطريق إلى الجنسية الأمريكية
- Suitable for professionals and skilled workers
Although PERM takes time, EB-2 is one of the most common employment-based Green Card options.
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EB-2 PERM cases require strict compliance with Department of Labor and USCIS rules. Errors in recruitment, job description, or timing can cause denial.
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- PERM strategy planning
- Job description drafting
- Recruitment compliance
- I-140 petition preparation
- Adjustment of status filing
- RFE and audit response
If your employer plans to sponsor you for permanent residence, our legal team can guide you through the EB-2 PERM process from start to finish.
