Question 1

Does 2a USA, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 2a USA, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 362 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For 2a USA, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 362 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through 2a USA, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is 2a USA, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

2a USA, Inc. has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	452
2022	1	1	0	275
2021	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Tool and Die Maker/Machinist G-100-23262-359548	$60,000	Auburn, AL	Sep 19, 2023	Dec 10, 2024	448	Certified - Expired
High Pressure Die Cast Process Engineer G-100-23256-343630	$72,000	Auburn, AL	Sep 13, 2023	Dec 12, 2024	456	Certified - Expired
Senior Product Development Engineer A-22221-02571	$87,210	Auburn, AL	Aug 9, 2022	May 11, 2023	275	Certified
Senior Product Development Engineer A-21089-68393	$78,000	Auburn, AL	Mar 30, 2021	Sep 17, 2021	171	Denied

2a USA, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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