Google tells staff it will ramp up green card applications again in 2026. Here’s who won’t be eligible.

Google told employees it will be “ramping up” PERM applications in 2026 for eligible employees, a crucial step to securing a green card.

The company told staff in a December newsletter that employees eligible for PERM would hear from its outside lawyers in Q1, according to a copy of the memo seen by Business Insider.

PERM allows employees to move from working on a visa to securing a green card. Tech companies commonly use it to transition staff from H-1 B status to a green card, which allows them to live and work permanently in the US.

Tech employees on work visas have faced increased uncertainty this year due to policy changes, such as the increase in H-1B visa fees. Google’s lawyers recently advised employees with work visas, such as the H-1B, to avoid international travel due to “significant” delays, Business Insider reported.

According to the memo about PERM, only those who meet certain criteria will be eligible for the application. One requirement is…