Question 1

Does Circular Edge sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Circular Edge has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 19 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 133 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 Circular Edge, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 133 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 Circular Edge?

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 Circular Edge's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Circular Edge has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (19 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	389
2022	1	1	294
2021	2	2	162
2020	3	3	173
2018	3	3	91
2017	6	6	113
2016	2	2	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. System Analyst G-100-24018-648268	$169,229	Somerset, NJ	Jan 18, 2024	May 27, 2025	495	Certified
Technology Architect A-23076-14653	$116,000	Somerset, NJ	Mar 25, 2023	Apr 17, 2024	389	Certified
CNC Consultant A-22223-04396	$133,390	Somerset, NJ	Sep 29, 2022	Jul 20, 2023	294	Certified
JDE Developer A-20295-12281	$122,221	Somerset, NJ	Jan 13, 2021	Jun 24, 2021	162	Certified
JDE Developer A-20295-12270	$122,221	Somerset, NJ	Jan 13, 2021	Jun 24, 2021	162	Certified
JDE Programmer Analyst A-20247-95792	$100,526	Somerset, NJ	Dec 24, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	173	Certified
JDE Programmer Analyst A-20245-94809	$100,526	Somerset, NJ	Dec 24, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	173	Certified
JDE System Analyst A-20234-90711	$176,051	Somerset, NJ	Dec 22, 2020	Jun 14, 2021	174	Certified
CNC System Administrator A-17339-17879	N/A	Somerset, NJ	May 14, 2018	Aug 7, 2018	85	Certified
System Administrator A-18002-26599	N/A	Somerset, NJ	Apr 10, 2018	Jul 10, 2018	91	Certified
CNC Architect A-17339-17852	N/A	Somerset, NJ	Apr 10, 2018	Jul 10, 2018	91	Certified
Software Engineer A-17297-02618	N/A	Somerset, NJ	Nov 28, 2017	Apr 2, 2018	125	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-17297-02592	N/A	Somerset, NJ	Nov 20, 2017	Apr 2, 2018	133	Certified-Expired
Sr. Business Analyst A-17181-58874	N/A	Somerset, NJ	Oct 17, 2017	Feb 28, 2018	134	Certified-Expired
System Engineer A-17100-22650	$128,066	Somerset, NJ	Jun 3, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	110	Certified
System Engineer A-17100-22691	$128,066	Somerset, NJ	May 19, 2017	Jul 24, 2017	66	Certified
System Analyst A-17009-89017	$120,000	Somerset, NJ	Feb 9, 2017	May 25, 2017	105	Certified
Senior Business System Analyst A-16271-56514	$116,000	Somerset, NJ	Dec 6, 2016	Feb 15, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
System Analyst A-16301-65918	$111,200	Somerset, NJ	Nov 4, 2016	Jan 17, 2017	74	Certified-Expired

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