Question 1

Does Cardus, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cardus, Inc. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 83 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 Cardus, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 83 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 Cardus, Inc.?

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 Cardus, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cardus, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	410
2017	4	4	91
2016	2	2	50

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Developer A-23048-03371	$101,275	Farmington Hills, MI	Mar 2, 2023	Apr 15, 2024	410	Certified
Systems Analyst A-17165-51140	$87,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Jun 21, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	98	Certified
PeopleSoft Consultant A-17153-46098	$90,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Jun 21, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	98	Certified
Software Engineer A-16365-86207	$86,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Jan 13, 2017	Apr 5, 2017	82	Certified
Data Analyst A-16365-86213	$87,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Jan 12, 2017	Apr 5, 2017	83	Certified
Programmer Analyst A-16246-49473	$75,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Oct 26, 2016	Dec 9, 2016	44	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16246-49424	$90,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Oct 20, 2016	Dec 14, 2016	55	Certified-Expired

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