Question 1

Does Jackson Hewitt Tax Service sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service?

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 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	455
2016	3	3	0	0	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Business Analyst G-200-24158-080420	$95,826	Wayne, MI	Jun 6, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	455	Certified
Business Analyst G-200-24158-079953	$95,826	Wayne, MI	Jun 6, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	455	Certified
Business Analyst A-16252-50938	$65,416	Wayne, MI	Sep 9, 2016	Nov 29, 2016	81	Certified-Expired
Business Analyst A-16205-35429	$65,416	Wayne, MI	Sep 9, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	66	Certified-Expired
Programmer Analyst A-16204-35214	$67,538	Wayne, MI	Jul 29, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	74	Certified-Expired

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service — Green Card PERM Data

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service PERM & Green Card Filings

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