https://data-trenches.leandrof.space/tags/green-card/Recent content in Green Card on Data TrenchesHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usleandrojlfernandes@gmail.com (Leandro Fernandes)leandrojlfernandes@gmail.com (Leandro Fernandes)Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600https://data-trenches.leandrof.space/posts/perm-automation/Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600leandrojlfernandes@gmail.com (Leandro Fernandes)https://data-trenches.leandrof.space/posts/perm-automation/<h1 id="my-eb-3-green-card-journey-automating-perm-status-checks">My EB-3 Green Card Journey: Automating PERM Status Checks</h1> <h2 id="the-immigration-process">The Immigration Process</h2> <p>Going through the U.S. employment-based immigration process is a journey that tests your patience in ways you never imagined. As someone pursuing an <strong>EB-3 visa</strong> (skilled worker category), I found myself navigating the complex maze of PERM labor certification - the first major step toward permanent residency.</p> <h3 id="understanding-perm">Understanding PERM</h3> <p>PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is the process where the Department of Labor certifies that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the position offered to the foreign worker. For most employment-based green cards, including EB-3, this is a mandatory step. The process involves:</p>