Question 1

Does North American Service Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. North American Service Center has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 485 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 North American Service Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 485 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 North American Service Center?

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 North American Service Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

North American Service Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	485
2017	1	1	0	0	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Warehouse Manager G-100-24356-566135	$132,246	Charlotte, NC	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 19, 2026	485	Certified
Key Account Manager of Engineered Products G-100-24356-566114	$124,200	Rock Hill, SC	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 19, 2026	485	Certified
Proposal Engineer A-17023-93972	$84,717	Houston, TX	Mar 14, 2017	May 26, 2017	73	Certified

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