Question 1

Does Design Systems, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Design Systems, 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 242 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 Systems, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 242 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 Systems, 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 Systems, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Design Systems, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	450
2024	1	1	513
2022	5	5	242

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Manager G-100-25041-680350	$88,234	Farmington Hills, MI	Feb 10, 2025	May 6, 2026	450	Certified
Technical Specialist (Electrical and Controls) G-100-24253-323742	$69,514	Farmington Hills, MI	Sep 9, 2024	Feb 4, 2026	513	Certified
Virtual Manufacturing Engineer A-22039-08905	$71,552	Farmington Hills, MI	Feb 8, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	240	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer A-22035-07605	$70,699	Farmington Hills, MI	Feb 4, 2022	Oct 3, 2022	241	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer A-22034-07095	$70,699	Farmington Hills, MI	Feb 3, 2022	Oct 3, 2022	242	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer A-22034-06887	$70,699	Farmington Hills, MI	Feb 3, 2022	Oct 3, 2022	242	Certified-Expired
Virtual Manufacturing Engineer A-22033-06514	$71,552	Farmington Hills, MI	Feb 2, 2022	Nov 15, 2022	286	Certified-Expired

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