Once workers arrive, your H-2B obligations begin immediately — and they don't end until every worker is home. Wage compliance, the three-fourths guarantee, worksite limitations, separation notices, document retention, and return transportation are all on you. These requirements are detailed, enforced, and the source of most employer violations I see. Part 5 of the H-2B From the Start series breaks down exactly what you're on the hook for — before a problem surfaces.

PERM is the DOL labor certification process required before an employer can sponsor a foreign national for an EB-3 green card. The concept mirrors H-2B: prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. The difference? This one leads to permanent residence. From prevailing wage determinations to mandatory recruitment and 18+ month processing times, the mechanics matter — and so do the pitfalls.