Navigating US Foreign Labor Certification: Your Guide to FLAG, PWD, LCA, and PERM
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Navigating US Foreign Labor Certification: Your Guide to FLAG, PWD, LCA, and PERM

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The US Department of Labor (DOL) plays an essential role in managing foreign worker applications via its Office for Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC). They issue prevailing wage determinations (PWD) and permanent labor certifications (PERM) for international workforce members. It’s easy to follow the progression of your application via the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG). Keep in mind, processing periods for both PWD and PERM can fluctuate due to caseload and varying factors.

TN Visa to Green Card: Transitioning to Permanent Residency in the United States
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TN Visa to Green Card: Transitioning to Permanent Residency in the United States

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The TN Visa under USMCA (NAFTA) makes it easier for Canadian and Mexican citizens to legally work and live in the United States. The TN Visa is a nonimmigrant visa that is valid for up to three (3) years at a time and can be renewed indefinitely. Technically, anyone with a nonimmigrant visa that meets the permanent residency requirements may apply for a green card. However, the “intent to stay,” can create problems for a TN Visa holder. We discuss going from a TN Visa to a green card here.