Question 1

Does American Humane Association sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. American Humane Association 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 202 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 Humane Association, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 202 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 Humane Association?

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 Humane Association's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

American Humane Association has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	1	1	0	0	305
2018	1	1	0	0	98

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Chief Technology Officer A-22271-29745	$203,424	Washington, DC	Sep 29, 2022	Jul 31, 2023	305	Certified
Webmaster A-18045-43420	N/A	Washington, DC	Apr 2, 2018	Jul 9, 2018	98	Certified

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