Question 1

Does DLR Group, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DLR Group, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 339 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 DLR Group, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 339 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 DLR Group, 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 DLR Group, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DLR Group, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	498
2022	2	2	339
2016	1	1	175

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Design Technology Manager G-100-24269-363074	$101,600	San Francisco, CA	Sep 25, 2024	Jan 29, 2026	491	Certified
Design Technology Manager G-100-24256-332645	$120,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 12, 2024	Jan 29, 2026	504	Certified
Project Designer - Architect A-22338-67059	$65,894	New York, NY	Dec 5, 2022	Nov 9, 2023	339	Certified-Expired
Building Performance Analyst A-22338-67044	$97,386	Phoenix, AZ	Dec 5, 2022	Nov 9, 2023	339	Certified-Expired
Engineering and Energy Section Lead A-16243-47880	$200,000	Phoenix, AZ	Sep 8, 2016	Mar 2, 2017	175	Certified-Expired

DLR Group, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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