Question 1

Does Amherst Services Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amherst Services Corporation has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 335 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 Amherst Services Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 335 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 Amherst Services Corporation?

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 Amherst Services Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Amherst Services Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	461
2023	1	1	372
2022	3	3	306

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Structured Finance - Debt Capital Markets G-100-24110-908034	$178,000	Austin, TX	Apr 19, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	461	Certified
Finance Associate, FP&A A-22355-77512	$103,355	Austin, TX	Jan 4, 2023	Jan 11, 2024	372	Certified-Expired
VP of Portfolio Management A-22293-43258	$170,000	Austin, TX	Oct 31, 2022	Sep 25, 2023	329	Certified
Senior Financial Data Scientist A-22108-42012	$85,000	Austin, TX	May 8, 2022	Jan 18, 2023	255	Certified-Expired
Lead Data Engineer A-22069-22625	$127,504	Austin, TX	Mar 10, 2022	Feb 8, 2023	335	Certified-Expired

Amherst Services Corporation — Green Card PERM Data

Amherst Services Corporation PERM & Green Card Filings

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