VISANOW Solution Simplifies the Green Card Application Process for Employers

Enhanced functionality helps HR departments manage PERM process
for employment-based green cards
CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
VISANOW, the industry leading immigration solution provider, today
announced the introduction of enhanced technology designed to simplify
the Process Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certification
process required for employment-based permanent residency
applications, commonly referred to as green cards.

"Companies rely on international talent to remain competitive in
the global environment, and hiring foreign nationals has become a
critical internal process," commented Robert Meltzer, VISANOW CEO.
"VISANOW's PERM management interface was designed to make it as easy
as possible for employers to manage what can be a challenging task. By
providing employers with transparency and direct access to
information, our technology removes administrative complications and
delivers a higher level of clarity for the application process."

PERM is an electronic filing process designed by the U.S.
Department of Labor and is the first step towards obtaining
employment-based permanent residence. The typical employment-based
green card process can be broken down into the following three filing
stages:

1. The Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) Labor
Certification and submission of FORM ETA 9089;

2. Form I-140 - an employment-based immigration petition; and

3. Form I-485 - the adjustment of status application for permanent
residency (which ultimately results in the issuance of a green card).

The VISANOW web-based solution was designed to operate in
conjunction with these stages and ease the transition for employers
and foreign nationals applying for residency. The VISANOW case
management interface visually outlines and organizes the PERM process
for both corporate HR professionals and the applicants filing for
permanent residency. The design of the interface separates each step
of the process into easily identifiable stages. Each stage includes
specific requirements that are tracked and updated in real-time
through the online solution as criteria are fulfilled. The interface
also features timelines that clearly mark recruitment and filing
periods to ensure a timely and successful application is filed.

"Green cards play a crucial role in helping organizations secure
the global talent they need," said Meltzer. "Employers can create a
recruiting advantage through their green card application process. A
strategic approach to immigration helps employers keep their process
moving forward and serves as a recruiting tool to provide a
much-needed edge when attracting future employees."

To learn more, please visit www.visanow.com or contact us as
info@visanow.com.

About VISANOW

VISANOW has redefined the way immigration services are delivered
with a process that consistently provides faster responses, allows
greater access to information and increases efficiencies. Since 1998,
VISANOW has combined superior client support and innovative technology
designed to simplify the immigration process for corporations and
their foreign employees.

VISANOW
Paul Colman
312-525-2819
colman@visanow.com
or
Michelle Meek
312-873-3424
michelle@outlookmarketingsrv.com

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