Question 1

Does APFS, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. APFS, LLC has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 306 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 APFS, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 306 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 APFS, 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 APFS, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

APFS, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	473
2023	1	1	483
2020	1	1	162
2018	1	1	57
2016	1	1	93

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer G-100-24121-941555	$140,000	Chicago, IL	Apr 30, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	450	Certified
Management Consultant - Financial G-100-24004-618435	$133,000	Chicago, IL	Jan 4, 2024	May 14, 2025	496	Certified
Consultant (Financial Analyst) G-100-23362-595770	$127,000	Chicago, IL	Dec 28, 2023	Apr 24, 2025	483	Certified
Software Engineer A-20112-45300	$140,000	Chicago, IL	May 11, 2020	Oct 20, 2020	162	Certified-Expired
Senior Interactive Content Developer and Analyst A-18176-90485	N/A	Boston, MA	Jun 25, 2018	Aug 21, 2018	57	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-16209-36486	$188,000	Boston, MA	Aug 2, 2016	Nov 3, 2016	93	Certified-Expired

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