Question 1

Does Backen & Backen sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Backen & Backen has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 435 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 Backen & Backen, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 435 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 Backen & Backen?

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 Backen & Backen's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Backen & Backen has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	2	0	441
2024	2	2	0	488
2023	3	2	1	399

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Designer G-100-25064-746256	$80,000	St. Helena, CA	Mar 5, 2025	May 14, 2026	435	Certified
Designer G-100-25058-729001	$85,000	West Hollywood, CA	Feb 27, 2025	May 20, 2026	447	Certified
Designer G-100-24036-695072	$75,000	St. Helena, CA	Feb 5, 2024	Jun 10, 2025	491	Certified
Designer G-100-24036-694888	$80,080	Sausalito, CA	Feb 5, 2024	Jun 4, 2025	485	Certified
Designer G-100-23314-495634	$81,000	Sausalito, CA	Nov 10, 2023	Mar 30, 2024	141	Withdrawn
Designer G-100-23166-114418	$66,227	Sausalito, CA	Jun 15, 2023	Aug 1, 2024	413	Certified
Designer A-23073-12797	$85,000	Montecito, CA	Mar 14, 2023	Apr 1, 2024	384	Certified-Expired

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