USCIS/DOL Accepting PERM after shutdown (Oct 2013) ?

[visa_stuck]

My employer mentioned that they are waiting for the USCIS/DOL to start accepting new PERM cases. Has anyone here heard the same or have already filed for a new PERM with the USCIS ? I am absolutely new to the GC processing and i was told that a PERM has to be filed as i am eligible for EB2 category

[rahul412]

My employer mentioned that they are waiting for the USCIS/DOL to start accepting new PERM cases. Has anyone here heard the same or have already filed for a new PERM with the USCIS ? I am absolutely new to the GC processing and i was told that a PERM has to be filed as i am eligible for EB2 category

That's correct. You have to wait till your PERM is approved, if your PERM is approved that means you are eligible for GC under that EB category.

After that your employer will file I140 and wait till your PD becomes current.

[visa_stuck]

That's correct. You have to wait till your PERM is approved, if your PERM is approved that means you are eligible for GC under that EB category.

After that your employer will file I140 and wait till your PD becomes current.

 

Thank you Rahul. Although i was wondering if USCIS has resumed accepting new applications for PERM ?

[visa_stuck]

Can anyone help with this information ? Has your employer filed the PERM with USCIS after the government shutdown ended ?

Thanks in Advance !

[rahul412]

Thank you Rahul. Although i was wondering if USCIS has resumed accepting new applications for PERM ?

USCIS was not closed during the shutdown.

[visa_stuck]

I knew that. Nevertheless, my question got answered. My employer filed for the perm yesterday.