Question 1

Does Chinese for Affirmative Action sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chinese for Affirmative Action has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 466 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 Chinese for Affirmative Action, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 466 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 Chinese for Affirmative Action?

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 Chinese for Affirmative Action's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Chinese for Affirmative Action has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	0	1	491
2022	1	1	0	0	441

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Chinese Digital Engagement Advocate(s) G-100-24020-654566	$80,371	San Francisco, CA	Jan 19, 2024	May 23, 2025	490	Certified
Chinese Digital Engagement Advocate(s) G-100-24018-647813	$80,371	San Francisco, CA	Jan 18, 2024	Jan 20, 2024	2	Withdrawn
Chinese Digital Engagement Advocate(s) G-100-24018-647720	$96,013	San Francisco, CA	Jan 17, 2024	May 22, 2025	491	Certified
Community Advocate, Economic Justice A-22151-63724	$63,788	San Francisco, CA	Jun 24, 2022	Sep 8, 2023	441	Certified

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