Question 1

Does DKS Associates, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DKS Associates, Inc. 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 372 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 DKS Associates, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 372 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 DKS Associates, 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 DKS Associates, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DKS Associates, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	492
2023	1	1	0	372
2016	1	1	0	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Transportation Engineer/Planner G-100-24349-543884	$124,142	Seattle, WA	Dec 13, 2024	Apr 16, 2026	489	Certified
Transportation Engineer/Planner G-100-24344-528138	$124,142	Seattle, WA	Dec 9, 2024	Dec 12, 2024	3	Withdrawn
Transportation Engineering Associate G-100-24034-691189	$101,878	Oakland, CA	Feb 3, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	494	Certified
Transportation Planning Engineer A-23139-44980	$110,843	West Lake Hills, TX	May 24, 2023	May 30, 2024	372	Certified
Transportation Engineer A-16264-54527	$97,406	Anaheim, CA	Sep 27, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	64	Certified-Expired

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