After a three-year pause following major layoffs, Google is set to boost its green card (PERM) applications for H-1B visa holders in 2026.
Eligible employees will hear from the company's external legal counsel early next year about their PERM eligibility.
What's PERM, and who gets it?
PERM is the first step for foreign workers aiming for US permanent residency.
To qualify at Google, you'll need a degree, relevant experience, an office-based role (no remote work), and a "moderate impact" or better performance rating.