🇺🇸 United States · Employer-sponsored work
Permanent Labor Certification — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,615 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 36,000 |
| Proof of savings | €4,359 |
| Minimum investment | €8,718 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €436 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/programs/permanent.
- Typical processing: ~360 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,615.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“In general, the DOL works to ensure that the admission of foreign workers to work in the U.S. will not adversely affect the job opportunities, wages and working conditions of U.S. workers. (PERM exige prevailing wage por ocupação/região; sem número absoluto na página) — ver 'Prevailing Wage Information and Resources'”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.