New PERM Application

[smuggymba]

Hi Friends,

My company (a 2 bllion dollar US oil company) just had me fill a questionnaire so that I can start my PERM process. I have gone through the documentation on this website but still have some questions:

1.) My company did not give me a case number. The HR just said we have started the process.

2.) PERM means getting a case number and a Priority Date or just posting ads here and there?

3.) They didn't ask for any supporting docs, just asked to fill a questionnaire.

How do I get a case number and PD or we can PERM without these also? Is PERM and LC same thing or what?

Thanks a lot as always.

[txh1b]

The date the labor is filed will be your PD. There is some pre-filing process that could take 2-3 months. Your PD is not yours technically until the I140 is approved for that labor.

[smuggymba]

Hey TXh1B,

Thanks for the lightning fast reply as always. I know the company has to test the labor market - so is the PERM applied after positing ads or before posting ads and doing interviews etc?

Thanks.

[txh1b]

Perm cannot be filed until the ad process, collection of resumes etc is done.

[smuggymba]

Thanks txh1b.

Is there a list of docs that I would need when the HR will ask for it - I'd like to keep all the docs ready, in case.

How can I get a list of all the docs (as per USCIS) required for PERM, I-140?

[txh1b]

Detailed experience letters with job duties, role, responsibilities from previous employers would help.

[smuggymba]

Thanks txh1b.