VISANOW Solution Simplifies the PERM Application Process

New functionality enables clients to manage labor certification process in compliance with government regulations

CHICAGO, IL August 2, 2006 – VISANOW, the industry leading immigration solution provider, has introduced a new on-line technology designed to simplify the Process Electronic Review Management (PERM) application process for obtaining labor certifications related to employment based permanent residency in the US.

“Companies today rely on talent and knowledge from outside the US to remain competitive, and hiring foreign nationals is a very critical process for them. Our PERM technology was designed to make it as easy as possible for our clients to transition to the new regulation's procedures. With VISANOW, clients always see what direction their immigration matters are heading in and remain knowledgeable about the entire process,” commented Robert Meltzer, VISANOW CEO.

The VISANOW automated solution visually outlines and organizes the PERM process for both the corporate HR professionals and the foreign national filing for residency. The design of the interface separates each of the steps in the process into easily identifiable stages that correspond with submission requirements of the US Department of Labor. Each step includes specific requirements of the employer which are tracked and updated in real-time through the online solution as criteria are fulfilled. The interface also features timelines which clearly mark recruitment and filing time periods to ensure a timely and successful application is filed.

PERM is an electronic filing process designed by the US Department of Labor and is the first step towards obtaining employment based permanent residence. The new procedures will speed up government processing time to approximately 45 days from the previous time of two to four years; however, the complex regulation strictly requires specific activities be completed in a set timeframe. The VISANOW web-based solution has been designed to operate in conjunction with these stages and ease the transition for employers and foreign nationals applying for residency.

As the first company to automate all aspects of the US immigration process, VISANOW is uniquely suited to integrate their product offering with the electronic filing PERM process. Both the corporate HR professional and foreign applicant can organize and track the required activities to ensure each deadline and critical filing date is met.