Question 1

Does CO Architects sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CO Architects has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 266 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 CO Architects, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 266 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 CO Architects?

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 CO Architects's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CO Architects has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	385
2021	1	1	151
2017	1	1	90

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Designer A-23128-38875	$80,000	Los Angeles, CA	May 8, 2023	May 22, 2024	380	Certified
Project Designer A-23125-38023	$80,000	Los Angeles, CA	May 5, 2023	May 28, 2024	389	Certified
Designer A-21075-63037	$58,000	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 18, 2021	Aug 16, 2021	151	Certified
Computational Designer A-17167-51985	$69,430	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 27, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	90	Certified

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