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If you’ve ever flipped through the classifieds or legal notices section and noticed a law office advertising jobs like “Warehouse Manager,” “Restaurant Supervisor,” or “Software Engineer,” you might have wondered: Why is a law firm posting these kinds of ads?

The answer is simple — these ads are usually legal compliance ads being placed on behalf of a third-party employer.

Immigration and Labor Certification (PERM)

One of the most common reasons involves the U.S. Department of Labor’s Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) .

When a company wants to sponsor a foreign national for permanent residency, the law requires them to show that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position.

To prove this, the employer must run

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