This panel will provide an introductory look at the issues and topics that should be addressed with an employer and employee before beginning the labor certification process. Topics will include processing times and costs, as well as the involvement expected of the employer, employee, and attorney. The panel will also address ethical considerations including dual representation and address the diverging interests of the employer and employee when it comes to determining if the position is EB-2 or EB-3. Gayle Oshrin, Robert H. Cohen, Scott F. Cooper, Anis N. Saleh