2026 Update on PERM and Prevailing Wage Filings Through FLAG: Adjudication Trends, RFI Avoidance, and Drafting Strategies
Three years after PERM filing transferred to the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG), while most confusion over completing ETA 9089 has faded, new adjudication challenges have emerged. Evolving DOL practices for Prevailing Wage Requests and PERM mean immigration attorneys must provide thorough details on Form ETA 9141 and Form ETA 9089 to avoid requests for information (RFIs) and denials, and address equal pay transparency (EPT) laws in recruitment. Join this intermediate seminar for expert insights on current adjudication trends and important lessons learned.
Featured Topics
- Strategically completing Form ETA 9141 and Form ETA 9089 in light of emerging trends
- Best practices for disclosing worksite realities on Form ETA 9089 and Form ETA 9141, including remote work, telecommuting, travel, and other considerations
- Qualifying under alternative requirements: Is Kellogg language still unnecessary?
- Effectively addressing job changes post-prevailing wage determination on Form ETA 9089
- Exceeding specific vocational preparation (SVP) levels and business necessity explanations
- Effect of equal pay transparency (EPT) laws during PERM recruitment
Faculty
*Vincent W. Lau (DL), AILA USCIS HQ Liaison Committee Vice Chair, Boston, MA
*Sonal J. Mehta Verma, AILA DOL Liaison Committee Vice Chair, Rockville, MD
*Mark Ellis, Santa Clara, CA
*Aimee Clark, Atlanta, GA
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| Product Details | |
| Event Date | September 1, 2026 |
| Format | Web Seminar |
| Length | 90 minutes |
| CLE Eligible | Yes. Live attendance must be recorded in My CLE by Tuesday, September 8, 2026. This deadline does not apply to the OnDemand format. |
| Digital Library | Digital goods (MP3, PDF, ZIP, etc.) are available for download for two years after purchase. |
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