Question 1

Does Applied Research Associates, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Applied Research Associates, INC. 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 425 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 Applied Research Associates, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 425 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 Applied Research Associates, 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 Applied Research Associates, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Applied Research Associates, INC. has a 83.3% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	483
2023	1	1	0	366
2022	1	1	0	307
2016	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Civil Engineer G-100-24260-340599	$109,450	Raleigh, NC	Sep 16, 2024	Jan 23, 2026	494	Certified
STAFF CIVIL ENGINEER G-100-24206-218831	$72,987	Egg Harbor Township , NJ	Jul 24, 2024	Nov 19, 2025	483	Certified
Staff Civil Engineer G-100-24205-215081	$78,062	Ventura , CA	Jul 23, 2024	Nov 18, 2025	483	Certified
Senior Consultant A-23083-18127	$116,667	Vicksburg, MS	Apr 19, 2023	Apr 19, 2024	366	Certified
PAVEMENT ENGINEER A-22202-92387	$68,000	GAINESVILLE, FL	Sep 22, 2022	Jul 26, 2023	307	Certified
Staff Civil Engineer A-16229-43030	$58,989	Champaign, IL	Aug 25, 2016	Mar 28, 2017	215	Denied

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