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How-tos, references, checklists and comparisons for the PERM process and for PERM Tracker itself.

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How to Check Your PERM Case Status (Yes, You Can Do It Yourself)

You don't need a law firm login to see where a PERM case stands. Where to find your case number, what each DOL status means, and what it can't show you.

Aug 28, 2026 7 min read

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The Three Different '180 Days' in Your Green Card (and Which One You're In)

A certified PERM lasts 180 days. An approved I-140 turns withdrawal-proof at 180. A pending I-485 gains portability at 180. Three rules, three clocks.

Aug 28, 2026 7 min read

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How to Read the PERM Data

A working guide to the live DOL figures, the data pages and the calculators: what each number means, where it comes from, and which answers your question.

Aug 24, 2026 6 min read

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The Ultimate PERM Guide for 2026

PERM labor certification end to end: what happens at each of the five stages, how long each takes, what draws an audit, and the deadlines that end a case.

Feb 7, 2026 16 min read

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Getting Started with PERM Tracker

The complete guide to tracking PERM cases, from creating your first case to mastering deadlines, recruitment, notifications, and the AI assistant.

Jan 18, 2026 12 min read

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How to Track Every PERM Deadline

Use PERM Tracker's deadline engine to stay on top of every critical date in your PERM cases, from PWD expiration to I-140 filing windows.

Jan 15, 2026 4 min read

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Manual vs Automated PERM Tracking

An honest comparison of spreadsheet-based manual tracking versus purpose-built PERM tracking tools. Pros, cons, and when each approach makes sense.

Jan 12, 2026 5 min read

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The Complete 2026 PERM Filing Guide

A comprehensive, step-by-step reference guide for the entire PERM labor certification process, from prevailing wage through I-140 filing.

Jan 10, 2026 6 min read

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Setting Up Recruitment Tracking

How to track PERM recruitment activities, manage checklists, and stay compliant using PERM Tracker's built-in recruitment tools.

Jan 8, 2026 3 min read

Timeline of the PERM recruitment window: a 30-day job order, all recruitment complete by day 150, a 30-day quiet period, and the filing window closing on day 180

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PERM Recruitment Requirements Checklist

Every PERM recruitment requirement under 20 CFR 656.17, with the timing math that sets when each step is actually due and what a DOL audit asks for.

Jan 5, 2026 13 min read