Question 1

Does DIRECT SUPPLY sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DIRECT SUPPLY has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 326 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 DIRECT SUPPLY, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 326 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 DIRECT SUPPLY?

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 DIRECT SUPPLY's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DIRECT SUPPLY has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	4	3	0	1	388
2017	3	3	0	0	140

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Data Scientist A-23129-39371	$120,000	Milwaukee, WI	May 11, 2023	Apr 1, 2024	326	Withdrawn
Senior Process Engineer A-23123-37220	$98,405	Milwaukee, WI	May 10, 2023	May 29, 2024	385	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-23030-94964	$120,786	Durham, NC	Feb 20, 2023	Mar 15, 2024	389	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-23018-89058	$120,786	Durham, NC	Feb 20, 2023	Mar 15, 2024	389	Certified-Expired
Database Engineer II A-17262-88769	N/A	Milwaukee, WI	Dec 8, 2017	Apr 25, 2018	138	Certified
Director of Strategic Development A-17290-99780	N/A	Milwaukee, WI	Nov 1, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	159	Certified
Business Intelligence Developer II A-17200-65482	N/A	Milwaukee, WI	Aug 21, 2017	Dec 20, 2017	121	Certified-Expired

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