Employment eligibility verification form required for all U.S. employees.

The arrival/departure record issued to nonimmigrants entering the U.S.

Document showing a foreign national’s authorized period of stay in the U.S.

A foreign national who seeks to live permanently in the U.S.

The desire to live permanently in the U.S.

A visa that allows a foreign national to enter the U.S. as a permanent resident.

The court system used to hear appeals to immigration decisions.

A false or misleading claim that is made to gain an immigration benefit.

A judge that hears cases in the US Immigration Court.

Federal law passed in 1986 which made it illegal to hire or employ undocumented workers.

The fundamental law governing immigration to the United States.

When a person is not eligible to enter the US for various reasons including criminal history or health concerns.

A person hired to perform a specific task but who is not under direct management.

The documents that are needed to submit along with an application.

A nonimmigrant visa for exchange visitors, including scholars, researchers, and trainees.

A waiver of the requirement to return home for two years before seeking a change of status for certain J-1 holders.

A detailed description of the essential functions and duties of a job position.

A listing of a job position filed with a state workforce agency during the PERM recruitment process.

A vacant position in a company that is being actively recruited for.

A nonimmigrant visa for intracompany transferees who are executives or managers.

A nonimmigrant visa for intracompany transferees with specialized knowledge.

A document filed with the DOL by employers seeking to employ foreign workers under certain visa categories.

A foreign national with a U.S. green card.

A written legal document arguing a point of law.

A change in employment that impacts the terms of a visa, often requiring an amendment.

The education, experience, and other qualifications needed for a job position.

A formal request to a court or agency asking for a specific action.

A request to USCIS to reconsider a decision based on a mistake in law or fact.

A request to USCIS to reconsider a decision based on new facts or legal arguments.

A waiver of the job offer requirement for EB-2 immigrant visas for foreign nationals whose work is in the national interest.

An employee who is subject to minimum wage and overtime requirements.

The desire to live temporarily in the U.S. with no intent to remain permanently.

A foreign national who seeks to enter the U.S. for a temporary period.

A visa that allows a foreign national to enter the U.S. for a temporary purpose.

An organization that does not operate to generate a profit.

An official communication from USCIS acknowledging receipt of an application or informing of a decision.

A notice posted at the employer's worksite and in any in-house media informing employees of the PERM filing.

A USCIS notice informing an applicant of potential denial and requesting additional evidence.

A USCIS notice stating that an approved petition may be revoked.

A nonimmigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement.

Temporary employment authorization for F-1 students to gain practical experience related to their field of study.

The process of obtaining labor certification from the DOL, a step required for many employment-based immigrant visa categories.

A required step for most employer-sponsored green cards to ensure no qualified U.S. workers are available.

A travel document issued by a government that verifies one's identity and citizenship.

A foreign national who has been granted the right to live and work permanently in the U.S.

The U.S. employer or individual sponsoring a foreign national for an immigration benefit.

The ability of some foreign nationals to transfer their approved immigration status or green card process to a new employer.

A USCIS service that expedites visa petition adjudication for an additional fee.

The average wage paid to similarly employed workers in a specific occupation and geographic area.

The date an immigration petition is filed, which is used to determine when a visa becomes available.

A job that requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree.

A file containing documentation that employers are required to maintain and make available to the public during the LCA process.

A designation for an individual who is deemed likely to become primarily dependent on public benefits.

An argument that the employment of a specific person has benefits for society.

A person who meets the minimum criteria for a particular job position.

Limits set on the number of visas that can be issued within each visa category each year.

A nonimmigrant visa for religious workers.

A previous process that was replaced by PERM.

USCIS acknowledgment that an application or petition has been received.

The process an employer undertakes to search for qualified U.S. workers before hiring a foreign national.

A firm or company that matches employers with candidates.

A document summarizing all recruitment efforts, including interview results, to prove no qualified US workers were found.

A request from USCIS for additional information or documents to support an immigration application.

A contract between an attorney and a client outlining the terms of representation.

Online system tracking F-1 and J-1 visa holders.

Additional documents that can be used to support an application when other evidence is missing.

A processing location of USCIS within the US.

A visit by a USCIS official to an employer's place of business to verify employment information.