Question 1

Does Alliance Defending Freedom sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alliance Defending Freedom has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 211 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 Alliance Defending Freedom, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 211 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 Alliance Defending Freedom?

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 Alliance Defending Freedom's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Alliance Defending Freedom has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	0	365
2016	1	1	0	0	56

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director of Advocacy, Latin America & Caribbean A-22208-95719	$159,910	Washington, DC	May 24, 2023	May 23, 2024	365	Certified
POLITICAL SCIENTIST A-16140-12347	$114,462	SCOTTSDALE, AZ	Sep 22, 2016	Nov 17, 2016	56	Certified-Expired

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