Question 1

Does Aquatic Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Aquatic Group has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 307 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 Aquatic Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 307 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 Aquatic Group?

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 Aquatic Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Aquatic Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	0	3	—
2023	3	3	0	414
2022	2	2	0	298

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Engineer G-100-24219-249491	$220,000	Chicago, IL	Aug 6, 2024	May 20, 2025	287	Withdrawn
Quantitative Researcher G-100-24127-960736	$195,000	Chicago, IL	May 6, 2024	Jan 7, 2025	246	Withdrawn
Quantitative Researcher G-100-24085-826440	$170,000	Chicago, IL	Mar 25, 2024	Oct 10, 2024	199	Withdrawn
Software Engineer G-100-23207-217725	$220,000	Chicago, IL	Jul 26, 2023	Sep 23, 2024	425	Certified
Quantitative Researcher G-100-23179-151984	$200,000	Chicago, IL	Jun 28, 2023	Sep 5, 2024	435	Certified
Research Engineer A-23065-09048	$195,000	Chicago, IL	Mar 23, 2023	Apr 9, 2024	383	Certified
Quantitative Researcher A-22292-42165	$200,000	Chicago, IL	Oct 19, 2022	Sep 11, 2023	327	Certified
Quantitative Researcher A-22213-98173	$195,000	Chicago, IL	Aug 16, 2022	May 12, 2023	269	Certified

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