Question 1

Does AArete sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AArete has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 175 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 AArete, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 175 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 AArete?

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 AArete's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

AArete has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	2	1	428
2022	1	1	0	238
2020	1	1	0	175
2019	2	2	0	42

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
.NET Developer G-100-23313-490116	$160,000	Chicago, IL	Nov 9, 2023	Mar 7, 2025	484	Certified - Expired
Quality Engineer A-23150-48902	$135,000	Chicago, IL	May 30, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	371	Certified
Quality Engineer A-23139-45045	$135,000	Chicago, IL	May 30, 2023	May 30, 2023	0	Withdrawn
SG&A Consulting Director A-22039-09002	$103,792	Chicago, IL	Feb 9, 2022	Oct 5, 2022	238	Certified-Expired
Manager-Talent Acquisition A-20352-34479	$100,090	Chicago, IL	Dec 21, 2020	Jun 14, 2021	175	Certified
Data Analytics - Senior Consultant A-19129-03120	$67,642	Chicago, IL	Jun 25, 2019	Aug 2, 2019	38	Certified
Data Analytics - Senior Consultant A-19129-03183	$80,912	Chicago, IL	Jun 17, 2019	Aug 2, 2019	46	Certified

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