Question 1

Does Books International sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Books International 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 337 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 Books International, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 337 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 Books International?

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 Books International's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Books International has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	360
2020	1	1	337
2018	1	1	206

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer A-23066-09398	$86,819	Dulles, VA	May 30, 2023	May 24, 2024	360	Certified
Software Engineer A-20104-42244	$95,000	Dulles, VA	Apr 21, 2020	Mar 24, 2021	337	Certified-Expired
Book Manufacturing Information Systems Engineer A-18192-96377	$76,731	Dulles, VA	Jul 13, 2018	Feb 4, 2019	206	Certified-Expired

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