Question 1

Does Altria Client Services sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Altria Client Services has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 406 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 Altria Client Services, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 406 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 Altria Client Services?

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 Altria Client Services's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Altria Client Services's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Altria Client Services has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	0	1	470
2023	3	3	0	0	433

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate, Data Science, Grade 11 G-100-24284-400220	$136,032	Richmond, VA	Oct 10, 2024	Oct 11, 2024	1	Withdrawn
Research Scientist G-100-24151-053974	$100,818	Richmond, VA	May 30, 2024	Sep 12, 2025	470	Certified
Principal Scientist I G-100-23342-554086	$141,000	Richmond, VA	Dec 8, 2023	Apr 20, 2025	499	Certified
Principal Analyst IS Technology A-22314-55285	$139,200	Richmond, VA	Feb 1, 2023	Mar 13, 2024	406	Certified-Expired
Senior Engineer A-22314-55887	$140,000	Richmond, VA	Jan 31, 2023	Feb 29, 2024	394	Certified-Expired

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