Question 1

Does Academy Sports + Outdoors sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Academy Sports + Outdoors has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 469 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 Academy Sports + Outdoors, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 469 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 Academy Sports + Outdoors?

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 Academy Sports + Outdoors's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Academy Sports + Outdoors has a 90.9% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	8	7	1	475
2023	2	2	0	379
2022	1	1	0	400

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Data Engineer, IT Middleware G-100-24310-455097	$159,245	Katy, TX	Nov 5, 2024	Mar 18, 2026	498	Certified
UI Engineering Lead G-100-24277-383345	$141,315	Katy, TX	Oct 3, 2024	Feb 25, 2026	510	Certified
Senior IT Merchandising Developer G-100-24250-320660	$149,947	Katy, TX	Sep 6, 2024	Mar 6, 2026	546	Denied
Associate Product Manager Digital G-100-24213-235354	$108,200	Katy, TX	Jul 31, 2024	Nov 12, 2025	469	Certified
Lead Digital Release G-100-24212-232863	$131,851	Katy, TX	Jul 30, 2024	Nov 12, 2025	470	Certified
IT Business Intelligence Engineer G-100-24197-197632	$112,200	Katy, TX	Jul 15, 2024	Nov 4, 2025	477	Certified
QA Automation Architect G-100-24172-134852	$139,400	Katy, TX	Jun 20, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	441	Certified
Director E-Commerce Analytics G-100-24057-749855	$211,500	Katy, TX	Feb 26, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	465	Certified
Sr. Sterling OMS Developer A-23086-18621	$135,000	Katy, TX	May 24, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	377	Certified
Import Logistics Manager A-22318-57183	$134,118	Katy, TX	Mar 24, 2023	Apr 8, 2024	381	Certified
Performance Test Architect A-22251-18274	$117,100	Katy, TX	Nov 8, 2022	Dec 13, 2023	400	Certified-Expired

Academy Sports + Outdoors — Green Card PERM Data

Academy Sports + Outdoors PERM & Green Card Filings

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