Question 1

Does Cathay Home Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cathay Home 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 116 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 Cathay Home Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 116 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 Cathay Home 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 Cathay Home Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cathay Home Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	495
2023	1	1	519
2018	2	2	121
2017	1	1	116
2016	2	2	99

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Design Coordinator G-100-24309-450875	$56,014	New York, NY	Nov 4, 2024	Mar 14, 2026	495	Certified
Business Analyst G-100-23276-407903	$73,008	New York, NY	Oct 3, 2023	Mar 5, 2025	519	Certified - Expired
Financial Analyst A-18032-38250	N/A	New York, NY	Feb 20, 2018	Jun 5, 2018	105	Certified
Textile Designer A-17339-17684	N/A	New York, NY	Jan 2, 2018	May 18, 2018	136	Certified
Budget Analyst A-17170-52646	N/A	New York, NY	Jul 7, 2017	Oct 31, 2017	116	Certified-Expired
Staff Accountant A-16187-29178	$96,741	New York, NY	Sep 22, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	98	Certified-Expired
Budget Analyst A-16187-29087	$94,640	New York, NY	Sep 20, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	100	Certified-Expired

Cathay Home Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Cathay Home Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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