Question 1

Does American First Finance, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. American First Finance, LLC has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 443 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 American First Finance, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 443 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 American First Finance, LLC?

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 American First Finance, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

American First Finance, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	6	6	443
2024	1	1	483
2023	1	1	505

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Scientist G-100-25070-765185	$92,040	Dallas, TX	Mar 11, 2025	May 28, 2026	443	Certified
Data Scientist G-100-25070-765183	$92,040	Dallas, TX	Mar 11, 2025	May 28, 2026	443	Certified
Data Scientist G-100-25070-765182	$92,040	Dallas, TX	Mar 11, 2025	May 28, 2026	443	Certified
Data Scientist G-100-25070-765118	$92,040	Dallas, TX	Mar 11, 2025	May 28, 2026	443	Certified
Data Scientist G-100-25070-765117	$92,040	Dallas, TX	Mar 11, 2025	May 28, 2026	443	Certified
Data Scientist G-100-25070-765114	$92,040	Dallas, TX	Mar 11, 2025	May 28, 2026	443	Certified
Performance Test Architect G-100-24079-812086	$142,643	Coppell, TX	Mar 19, 2024	Jul 15, 2025	483	Certified
Director of Risk G-100-23339-544812	$166,400	Coppell, TX	Dec 5, 2023	Apr 23, 2025	505	Certified

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