U.S. Green Card

EB-2 PERM
Green Card

How We Help

The PERM process is complex, we make it simple. From prevailing wage requests to labor certifications and USCIS filings, guidance is provided on every step to ensure your green card application succeeds.

EB2PERM Visa Background

The EB-2 PERM is a green card for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability, sponsored by a U.S. employer.

We help teams coordinate recruitment, filings, and approvals with minimal risk.

VISA DURATION
Permanent Residence
Employer-sponsored path to a green card for individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. Requires labor certification (PERM).
FAMILY VISAS
Immediate Family
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 qualify as derivative beneficiaries for permanent residency.
PORTABILITY
Employer-Sponsored
Green card process is tied to the sponsoring employer until permanent residency is secured. Job changes during application generally require restarting the process.
INTENT
Priority Date
EB-2 backlog wait times vary by country of birth.

EB-2 PERM Eligibility

Advanced degree professional or exceptional ability, prevailing wage determination, PERM labor certification, recruitment process, and employer’s financial health to pay the offered wage.

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Advanced Degree Professional or Exceptional Ability
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Prevailing Wage Determination
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PERM Labor Certification
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Recruitment
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Employer’s Financial Health

EB-2 PERM Pricing

Trusted by

As seen in: AdaptiveSecurity, Wordware, Micro1, Trustwell

Ellis Processing

12-18 Months

Ellis Fee

$15,000

Fees Include

Green card and adjustment of status applications (including dependents), wage determination, recruitment, PERM certification, skills verification letter writing, overnight shipping (petition and notice), degree equivalency and translation (if necessary), consulate interview practice with former consulate officer, RFE response (if necessary)

eb2perm Timeline

PERM Prep

14 days

Wage Determination

4-6 months

Recruitment

60 days

PERM Certification

6-8 months

I-140 Prep

10 days

Gather job requirements, draft job description and review employee's qualifying professional history.

14 days

Why choose Ellis?

Approach

The PERM process can feel like a black box at traditional firms. Ellis changes that with transparent workflows, attorney-led compliance checks, and tools that let both individuals and employers follow progress with confidence.

  • Dedicated Attorney
  • AI-driven accuracy
  • Live Dashboard
  • Empathetic Comms
Legacy Firms
  • High Paralegal Ratios
  • Manual Tracking
  • Opaque Pricing
  • Slow Replies

EB-2 PERM Green Card FAQ

The EB-2 PERM category is for professionals holding an advanced degree (master's or higher, or a bachelor's with at least five years of progressive work experience) or individuals with exceptional ability in sciences, arts, or business. Applicants must have a permanent job offer from a U.S. employer and meet the minimum education and experience requirements outlined in the employer's labor certification application.

Testimonials

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TESTIMONIAL
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Ellis is an exceptional immigration partner, delivering fast and knowledgeable service. Their platform makes the process easier than anything I've experienced in over a decade and a half of hiring international candidates to tech companies.
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Chief People Officer, Adaptive Security
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TESTIMONIAL
DAVID GULLEY
From start to finish, Ellis kept us informed and confident, tailoring their approach to our company's specific needs with remarkable attention to detail and results. Their unwavering commitment to client success truly sets them apart in an industry too often marred by complexity.
DAVID GULLEY
HEAD OF GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES, TRUSTWELL
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TESTIMONIAL
Filip Kozera
Ellis turned immigration into a competitive advantage for us. Being able to say "we've got your visa covered" helped us close top candidates we otherwise might have lost.
Filip Kozera
FOUNDER & CEO, WORDWARE

U.S. Immigration Solved

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