Question 1

Does Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.?

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 Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	0	1	459
2019	3	3	0	0	60

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Accountant G-100-24180-159776	$82,139	Arlington, VA	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 29, 2025	458	Withdrawn
Financial Analyst G-100-24179-155581	$71,240	Arlington Heights, IL	Jun 27, 2024	Sep 29, 2025	459	Certified
Tax Accountant A-19109-95393	$70,678	Bethesda, MD	Jul 18, 2019	Sep 24, 2019	68	Certified
Tax Accountant A-19109-95224	$70,678	Bethesda, MD	Jul 18, 2019	Sep 24, 2019	68	Certified
Audit Accountant A-19115-97333	$59,500	Washington, DC	Jun 25, 2019	Aug 7, 2019	43	Certified

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. — Green Card PERM Data

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

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