Question 1

Does APPDIRECT, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. APPDIRECT, INC. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 95 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 APPDIRECT, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 95 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 APPDIRECT, INC.?

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 APPDIRECT, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

APPDIRECT, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	91
2016	2	2	0	0	143

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Staff Product Manager (IT/Mobile Services) A-17145-43117	$150,000	San Francisco, CA	Jun 12, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	108	Certified
Staff Software Engineer (Data/System Design) A-17055-06665	$99,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 6, 2017	May 18, 2017	73	Certified
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer (Issues/Bugs) A-16314-69698	$115,000	San Francisco, CA	Nov 10, 2016	Jan 31, 2017	82	Certified-Expired
Product Marketing Manager A-16120-03826	$144,893	San Francisco, CA	Apr 29, 2016	Nov 18, 2016	203	Certified-Expired

APPDIRECT, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

APPDIRECT, INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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