What a Skilled PERM Attorney Does
With the new FLAG system’s auto-population feature, the job description and requirements filed in the Prevailing Wage Determination become locked into the PERM application. This creates a cascading effect:
| Before Filing | During & After Filing |
|---|---|
| Analyze the employer’s actual business needs and how the position fits operationally | Oversee the full recruitment campaign and ensure all ads meet DOL standards |
| Strategically select the SOC code that accurately reflects duties and minimizes audit risk | Strategically select the SOC code that accurately reflects duties and minimizes audit risk |
| Craft job duties that are accurate, complete, and DOL-compliant | Prepare the recruitment report with meticulous documentation |
| Set education and experience requirements that reflect true business necessity | File ETA-9089 through FLAG with verified auto-populated data |
| Identify whether business necessity documentation is needed — and prepare it proactively | Respond to DOL audits or requests for further information (RFI) |
| Design alternative requirements that are legally defensible | Maintain the complete audit file for 5 years post-certification |
