Question 1

Does American Psychological Association sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. American Psychological Association has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 107 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 Psychological Association, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 107 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 Psychological 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 Psychological Association's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

American Psychological Association has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2020	1	1	0	312
2019	1	1	0	78
2018	3	2	1	107
2017	1	1	0	154

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Business Intelligence Reports Developer A-20217-84803	$97,094	Washington, DC	Oct 1, 2020	Aug 9, 2021	312	Certified
Research Associate A-19043-72463	$72,100	Washington, DC	Feb 14, 2019	May 3, 2019	78	Certified
NoSQL Data Engineer A-18115-68031	N/A	Washington, DC	May 8, 2018	Aug 9, 2018	93	Certified
Senior Web Application Developer A-18023-34107	N/A	Washington, DC	Jan 23, 2018	May 24, 2018	121	Certified
Senior Web Application Developer A-18023-34041	N/A	Washington, DC	Jan 23, 2018	Jan 23, 2018	0	Withdrawn
Senior Director of Product Management A-17265-90385	N/A	Washington, DC	Sep 26, 2017	Feb 27, 2018	154	Certified-Expired

American Psychological Association — Green Card PERM Data

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