Question 1

Does DBA A5 sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DBA A5 has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 111 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 DBA A5, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 111 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 DBA A5?

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 DBA A5's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DBA A5 has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	462
2018	2	2	85
2017	1	1	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Oracle ERP Solution Architect G-100-23334-533398	$154,523	Pleasanton, CA	Nov 30, 2023	Mar 20, 2025	476	Certified - Expired
Business Analyst G-100-23269-381422	$132,870	Pleasanton, CA	Sep 26, 2023	Dec 16, 2024	447	Certified - Expired
SAP Solman & Integration Analyst A-18158-83984	N/A	Pleasanton, CA	Jun 27, 2018	Aug 24, 2018	58	Certified
Solution Architect A-17348-21529	N/A	Pleasanton, CA	Jan 31, 2018	May 22, 2018	111	Certified
CPQ Cloud Architect A-16316-70536	$145,000	Pleasanton, CA	Jan 10, 2017	Mar 22, 2017	71	Certified-Expired

DBA A5 — Green Card PERM Data

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