Question 1

Does APAS sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. APAS 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 461 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 APAS, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 461 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 APAS?

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 APAS's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

APAS has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sales Manager G-100-24344-528304	$69,200	Miami, FL	Dec 9, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	224	Withdrawn
Engineering Director G-100-24325-489247	$121,400	Miami, FL	Nov 20, 2024	Mar 30, 2026	495	Certified
Composite and Sheet Metal Specialist G-100-24159-084545	$50,586	Miami, FL	Jun 7, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	454	Certified
Quality Assurance Engineer G-100-24122-945681	$85,600	MIAMI, FL	May 1, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	468	Certified

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