PERM recruitment and audit file
PERM is a test of the US labour market with fixed timing windows. A step run a day outside its window cannot be cured after the fact — the application is denied and the whole recruitment must be repeated.
Authority: 20 CFR 656
This playbook restates obligations that apply to organisations by regulation, with the citation for each. It is a checklist, not legal advice, and it is not exhaustive — regulations change and facts vary. Verify each citation against the current text.
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Data updated October 2, 2026