Question 1

Does CMES, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CMES, Inc. has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 184 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 CMES, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 184 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 CMES, 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 CMES, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CMES, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	477
2023	2	2	431
2022	2	2	310
2021	1	1	171
2020	2	2	246
2019	1	1	48
2018	2	2	77
2017	2	2	147
2016	1	1	79

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Civil Engineer G-100-24120-937167	$105,310	Norcross, GA	Apr 29, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	470	Certified
SURVEY ENGINEER G-100-24054-745269	$38,688	NORCROSS, GA	Feb 23, 2024	Jun 20, 2025	483	Certified
Sr. Civil Field Engineer G-100-23248-320687	$68,827	Norcross, GA	Sep 5, 2023	Dec 17, 2024	469	Certified - Expired
Sr. Project Engineer A-23047-02703	$68,827	Norcross, GA	Feb 23, 2023	Mar 21, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Sr. Civil Field Engineer A-22277-33481	$83,096	Norcross, GA	Oct 24, 2022	Oct 5, 2023	346	Certified-Expired
Sr. Civil Project Engineer A-22077-27710	$150,030	Norcross, GA	May 13, 2022	Feb 10, 2023	273	Certified-Expired
BUDGET ANALYST A-21042-51251	$79,000	NORCROSS, GA	Feb 12, 2021	Aug 2, 2021	171	Certified
Sr. Project Estimator A-20274-06098	$47,486	Norcross, GA	Nov 17, 2020	May 20, 2021	184	Certified
Project Engineer A-20244-93848	$68,000	Norcross, GA	Oct 29, 2020	Sep 1, 2021	307	Certified
Civil Engineering Analyst A-19151-12290	$111,550	Norcross, GA	Jun 4, 2019	Jul 22, 2019	48	Certified
Project Manager A-18148-80160	N/A	Norcross, GA	May 31, 2018	Aug 10, 2018	71	Certified
Project Manager A-18130-74163	N/A	Norcross, GA	May 11, 2018	Aug 1, 2018	82	Certified
COST ESTIMATOR A-17299-03516	N/A	NORCROSS, GA	Nov 13, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	147	Certified
ACCOUNTANT A-17297-02155	N/A	NORCROSS, GA	Nov 13, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	147	Certified
Project Manager A-16246-49199	$112,923	Norcross, GA	Sep 14, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	79	Certified-Expired

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