AAP Exclusive: PERM Trends and the Paralegal Role

Release Date: 09/03/2025 Recording Available 7-14 Days After Event Date
Format	Length	CLE Eligible
Video Roundtable	60 min.	No

Join us for a discussion among AILA paralegals and law office staff who work on PERM Labor Certification Application, led by AILA attorneys and law office staff working in the PERM field. The conversation will address best practices and recent trends related to the paralegal’s role in:

Tracking timing and deadlines
Helping the attorney identify “red flags” which can impact the case
Documenting an employee’s educational background and work experience
Recruitment steps and documenting their results; preparing the recruitment report
The ETA-9089 in DOL’s FLAG System

This roundtable is an opportunity for AILA Affiliate Paralegals to learn and discuss issues affecting legal staff, in community with each other. It's presented exclusively for AILA Affiliate Paralegals as a benefit of AAP status.

AILA Video Roundtables are free interactive learning opportunities hosted by faculty selected for their expertise, with an emphasis on discussion and Q&A. This roundtable is not CLE eligible. The free recording will be available 7-10 business days following the live event.

Vincent Lau, AILA USCIS HQ (Benefits Policy) Liaison Committee Vice Chair, Boston, MA

Mandi Brooke Bucceroni, Philadelphia, PA

Tiffany Martinez, San Francisco, CA

Kamran S. Siddiqui, Paralegal, Houston, TX

The speaker's/author's views do not necessarily represent the views of AILA, nor do they constitute legal advice or representation. Practice tips provided are based on the speaker's/author's experiences and the current state of the law. Please be sure to conduct legal research and analysis for your unique situation as the law changes quickly and experiences may differ from your own.