Question 1

Does Bethel Korean Church sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bethel Korean Church 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 252 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 Bethel Korean Church, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 252 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 Bethel Korean Church?

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 Bethel Korean Church's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bethel Korean Church has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	473
2022	1	1	0	252
2021	1	1	0	620
2020	1	1	0	216
2019	1	1	0	43

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Pastor G-100-24224-259512	$49,483	Irvine, CA	Aug 11, 2024	Dec 15, 2025	491	Certified
ASSOCIATE PASTOR G-100-24172-131275	$49,483	IRVINE, CA	Jun 19, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	455	Certified
Pastor G-100-24114-916650	$49,483	Irvine, CA	Apr 23, 2024	Aug 11, 2024	110	Withdrawn
Pastor A-22073-24900	$44,928	Irvine, CA	Mar 14, 2022	Nov 21, 2022	252	Certified-Expired
Broadcast Assistant A-21302-65796	$42,037	Irvine, CA	Nov 1, 2021	Jul 14, 2023	620	Certified
Pastor A-20190-74064	$42,765	Irvine, CA	Jul 8, 2020	Feb 9, 2021	216	Certified-Expired
Pastor A-19163-17331	$33,155	Irvine, CA	Jun 12, 2019	Jul 25, 2019	43	Certified

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