The PERM labor certification process is the first step in securing an employment-based green card. It requires employers to prove that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. First, employers define job duties and request a Prevailing Wage Determination from the Department of Labor. Next, they conduct recruitment efforts, including newspaper ads and online postings, for at least 60 days. If no suitable U.S. candidate is found, the employer submits form 9089. Once approved, the employer files Form I-140 with USCIS, followed by employee’s Form I-485 for status adjustment. The process is complex, time-sensitive, and demands full regulatory compliance.