Question 1

Does CKP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CKP has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 396 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 CKP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 396 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 CKP?

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 CKP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CKP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	0	2	—
2024	5	4	1	469
2023	4	4	0	436
2021	1	1	0	170
2018	2	2	0	88

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Auditor G-100-25240-272752	$60,133	Auburn, AL	Aug 28, 2025	Nov 4, 2025	68	Withdrawn
Senior Accountant G-100-25122-933388	$91,800	Suwanee, GA	May 2, 2025	Jul 24, 2025	83	Withdrawn
Audit Manager G-100-24241-299350	$108,555	Auburn, AL	Aug 28, 2024	Dec 31, 2025	490	Certified
Training and Development Specialist G-100-24198-200605	$34,466	Auburn, AL	Jul 16, 2024	Nov 7, 2025	479	Certified
Training and Development Specialist G-100-24198-199060	$34,466	Auburn, AL	Jul 16, 2024	Jul 16, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Management Analyst G-100-24178-149899	$42,120	Auburn, AL	Jun 26, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	446	Certified
Accounting Specialist G-100-24157-077026	$46,717	Montgomery, AL	Jun 5, 2024	Sep 5, 2025	457	Certified
Accountant G-100-23360-591041	$54,704	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 26, 2023	Apr 14, 2025	475	Certified
Accountant G-100-23359-590918	$54,704	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 25, 2023	Apr 14, 2025	476	Certified
Audit Associate G-100-23170-124019	$87,984	Burlingame, CA	Jun 19, 2023	Aug 8, 2024	416	Certified
Associate A-22339-67563	$60,000	Auburn, AL	Mar 31, 2023	Apr 9, 2024	375	Certified
ACCOUNTANT A-21036-49745	$88,234	FORT LEE, NJ	Feb 9, 2021	Jul 29, 2021	170	Certified
TAX ACCOUNTANT A-18121-70175	N/A	FORT LEE, NJ	May 2, 2018	Aug 6, 2018	96	Certified
ATTORNEY A-18113-66946	N/A	San Diego, CA	Apr 23, 2018	Jul 12, 2018	80	Certified

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