Question 1

Does AquaChile, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AquaChile, Inc. 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 175 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 AquaChile, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 175 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 AquaChile, 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 AquaChile, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

AquaChile, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	421
2020	1	1	175
2017	2	2	90

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Inventory Manager G-100-23208-218601	$135,387	Miami, FL	Jul 27, 2023	Sep 17, 2024	418	Certified
Business Intelligence Manager G-100-23202-207015	$86,000	Miami, FL	Jul 21, 2023	Sep 17, 2024	424	Certified
Director, Verlasso A-20337-27646	$80,000	Miami, FL	Dec 18, 2020	Jun 11, 2021	175	Certified
Wholesale Account Manager A-17212-69926	N/A	Miami, FL	Aug 15, 2017	Dec 11, 2017	118	Certified-Expired
Marketing Manager A-17100-22623	$89,419	Miami, FL	Apr 29, 2017	Jun 29, 2017	61	Certified

AquaChile, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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