US Department of Labor pauses PERM processing for eight employers including Microsoft and Adobe
Key points
- The US Department of Labor announced in October it is pausing PERM applications for Microsoft, Adobe and six large IT services firms, including pending cases
- The step is linked to an investigation, is not nationwide, and does not mean the firms were found in violation
- Other employers can still file, and existing H-1B visas are not automatically affected
According to World Journal, the US Department of Labor announced in October that it is pausing processing of PERM labor certification applications involving Microsoft, Adobe and six large IT services firms, including pending cases. The step is linked to an investigation into these firms' employment and immigration filings. It is not a nationwide pause, and it does not mean the firms were found in violation. Other employers can still file, and existing H-1B visas are not automatically affected.
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What employers should do
- Check the status of any pending PERM cases and confirm with counsel whether they fall within the pause
- Assess timing and alternatives for employees relying on the PERM green card path
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Microsoft, Adobe and six large IT services firms
- Official source
- Official source pending
Original report: 世界新聞網 ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.