DOL Announces $7.2 Million Investment in PERM System

On August 24, 2022, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification announced the receipt of an investment from the Technology Modernization Fund for the purpose of improving the Permanent Labor Certification Program.  The $7.2 million TMF investment will improve DOL’s permanent labor certification services, helping to increase efficiency, improve customer experience, and address fraud and security risks overall.  This investment will aid in integrating the permanent labor certification process into the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (flag.dol.gov) with the intent of making the process “easier, faster, and cheaper for employers to access permanent labor certification services and create a more seamless immigrant visa processing experience.”

The Technology Modernization Fund is working to transform the way the government uses technology to deliver for the American public in an equitable, secure, and user-centric way. The TMF invests in technology projects across government, providing incremental funding, technical assistance, and oversight throughout execution to ensure the success of its investments.