Question 1

Does ACT, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ACT, Inc. has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 167 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 ACT, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 167 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 ACT, 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. See the risk factors section above for ACT, Inc.'s specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is ACT, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ACT, Inc. has a 92.9% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (13 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	0	379
2022	3	2	1	0	264
2020	3	3	0	0	228
2019	1	1	0	0	64
2018	3	2	0	1	121
2017	2	2	0	0	76
2016	2	2	0	0	99

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer II - Emerging Technologies A-22353-76218	$98,087	Iowa City, IA	Mar 14, 2023	Mar 27, 2024	379	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer II - Quality Assurance A-22223-04617	$87,000	Iowa City, IA	Aug 23, 2022	May 18, 2023	268	Certified
Software Engineer II A-22164-70633	$83,300	Orlando, FL	Jun 27, 2022	Mar 13, 2023	259	Certified-Expired
Software Developer II - Strategy/Emerging Technologies A-22156-66379	$69,909	Alpharetta, GA	Jun 9, 2022	Mar 30, 2023	294	Denied
Senior E-Business Applications DBA A-20252-97000	$110,916	Lutz, FL	Sep 15, 2020	Jul 28, 2021	316	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-20153-60270	$88,733	Iowa City, IA	Jun 26, 2020	Jan 13, 2021	201	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer (Big Data) A-20142-57054	$92,430	Iowa City, IA	May 29, 2020	Nov 12, 2020	167	Certified-Expired
Research Scientist II A-19170-20474	$96,907	Iowa City, IA	Jul 16, 2019	Sep 18, 2019	64	Certified
Operations Manager II A-18085-56269	$67,080	Iowa City, IA	Apr 30, 2018	Oct 15, 2018	168	Withdrawn
Psychometrician I A-18045-43295	N/A	Iowa City, IA	Feb 15, 2018	Jun 11, 2018	116	Certified
Senior Enterprise Architect A-17345-19869	N/A	Iowa City, IA	Jan 10, 2018	May 16, 2018	126	Certified
Psychometrician I A-17135-38491	$82,584	Iowa City, IA	May 25, 2017	Aug 28, 2017	95	Certified
Senior Vice-President, Test Development A-17010-89068	$260,000	Iowa City, IA	Jan 24, 2017	Mar 22, 2017	57	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer II A-16210-36797	$63,658	Iowa City, IA	Sep 6, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	127	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer II A-16197-33160	$68,608	Iowa City, IA	Aug 25, 2016	Nov 4, 2016	71	Certified-Expired

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