Question 1

Does CARES sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CARES has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 176 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 CARES, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 176 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 CARES?

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 CARES's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CARES has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	1	1	0	0	195
2017	1	1	0	0	156

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Physical Therapist A-18089-57985	$81,058	New York, NY	Apr 18, 2018	Oct 30, 2018	195	Certified-Expired
Social & Human Service Assistant A-17228-76653	N/A	New York, NY	Sep 18, 2017	Feb 21, 2018	156	Certified-Expired

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