Question 1

Does DC Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DC Group has filed 16 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 16 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 DC Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 DC Group?

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 DC Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DC Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 16 total applications (16 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2019	9	9	51
2018	1	1	126
2017	6	6	223

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Product Service Engineer I A-19177-23491	$73,424	Minneapolis, MN	Jul 12, 2019	Sep 11, 2019	61	Certified
Product Service Engineer I A-19157-15001	$73,424	Minneapolis, MN	Jul 5, 2019	Sep 11, 2019	68	Certified
Product Service Engineer II A-19140-07609	$80,309	Minneapolis, MN	Jun 28, 2019	Aug 13, 2019	46	Certified
Product Service Engineer I A-19158-15267	$73,424	Minneapolis, MN	Jun 21, 2019	Aug 2, 2019	42	Certified
Product Service Engineer II A-19135-05671	$80,309	Minneapolis, MN	Jun 19, 2019	Aug 5, 2019	47	Certified
Product Service Engineer II A-19135-05601	$80,309	Minneapolis, MN	Jun 11, 2019	Jul 25, 2019	44	Certified
Product Service Engineer I A-19153-12678	$73,424	Minneapolis, MN	Jun 6, 2019	Sep 5, 2019	91	Certified
Product Service Engineer II A-19140-07554	$80,309	Minneapolis, MN	Jun 3, 2019	Jul 22, 2019	49	Certified
Product Service Engineer II A-19135-05561	$80,309	Minneapolis, MN	May 27, 2019	Jul 22, 2019	56	Certified
Electrical Engineer A-17117-31185	$80,038	Minneapolis, MN	May 30, 2018	Oct 3, 2018	126	Certified-Expired
Field Service Engineer I A-17200-65625	N/A	Minneapolis, MN	Jul 19, 2017	Apr 2, 2018	257	Certified-Expired
Field Service Engineer I A-17198-64116	N/A	Minneapolis, MN	Jul 17, 2017	Nov 21, 2017	127	Certified-Expired
Field Service Engineer I A-17197-64061	N/A	Minneapolis, MN	Jul 17, 2017	Apr 2, 2018	259	Certified-Expired
Field Service Engineer I A-17197-64057	N/A	Minneapolis, MN	Jul 16, 2017	Nov 21, 2017	128	Certified-Expired
Field Service Engineer I A-17194-62995	N/A	Minneapolis, MN	Jul 13, 2017	Apr 2, 2018	263	Certified-Expired
Field Service Engineer I A-17116-29820	$67,538	Minneapolis, MN	May 21, 2017	Jul 10, 2017	50	Certified

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