DOL will issue PERM approvals by email rather than paper approval going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This change was first made for the period between March 25 to June 30, 2020, and then later extended to Sep 30, due to the Coronavirus emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DOL has now announced<\/a> that it will adopt this practice permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another good news is that USCIS will start accepting premium processing for all types of i-140 applications including EB1-C managers and EB2 NIW<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PERM approval email should save time as it will reach the employer electronically rather than UPS mail which takes about 2-8 days to deliver a paper copy. USCIS should accept the email approval for the i140 filing. DOL will send the certified Form ETA-9089 and Final Determination letter by email.<\/p> <\/div> DOL will send the PERM approval email only to the employer or their attorney.
The PERM processing time<\/a> should remain the same though.<\/p> <\/div>
Before filing a Form I-140 with USCIS, the electronic copy of the certified ETA Form 9089 must be printed, and signed and dated in the appropriate sections by the:
1. Foreign worker;
2. Preparer (if applicable); and
3. Employer.
DOL has requested USCIS to accept the printed Form ETA-9089, containing all signatures, as satisfying the requirement that petitioners provide evidence of an original labor certification.<\/p> <\/div>
Employees cannot receive a PERM approval email.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>