Question 1

Does Design Laboratory, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Design Laboratory, Inc. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 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 Design Laboratory, Inc., 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 Design Laboratory, Inc.?

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 Design Laboratory, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Design Laboratory, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	80
2018	1	1	68
2017	3	3	68
2016	1	1	42

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
DATA ENGINEER A-18338-48125	$133,806	BELLEVUE, WA	Mar 6, 2019	May 13, 2019	68	Certified
DATA SCIENTIST / ANALYST A-18338-48057	$120,000	BELLEVUE, WA	Jan 15, 2019	Apr 16, 2019	91	Certified
SENIOR CONSULTANT A-18135-75700	N/A	BELLEVUE, WA	May 31, 2018	Aug 7, 2018	68	Certified
Senior Business Intelligence/SharePoint Developer A-17103-24864	$138,965	Bellevue, WA	May 10, 2017	Aug 3, 2017	85	Certified
Data Analyst A-17023-94240	$122,533	Bellevue, WA	Mar 27, 2017	May 26, 2017	60	Certified
Services Software Development Engineer in Test A-16354-82512	$100,942	Bellevue, WA	Jan 23, 2017	Mar 22, 2017	58	Certified-Expired
Software QA Lead A-16259-53214	$138,965	Bellevue, WA	Oct 28, 2016	Dec 9, 2016	42	Certified-Expired

Design Laboratory, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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