Question 1

Does DrFirst sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DrFirst has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 489 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 DrFirst, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 489 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 DrFirst?

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 DrFirst's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DrFirst has a 83.3% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	5	5	0	0	480
2022	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Data Scientist G-100-24295-421737	$161,700	Rockville, MD	Oct 21, 2024	Feb 18, 2026	485	Certified
Site Reliability Engineer G-100-24247-310598	$120,000	Rockville, MD	Sep 3, 2024	Feb 6, 2026	521	Certified
QA Automation Engineer G-100-24151-054408	$113,300	Rockville, MD	May 30, 2024	Aug 19, 2025	446	Certified
Statistical Data Analyst G-100-24120-935055	$102,274	Rockville, MD	Apr 29, 2024	Jul 30, 2025	457	Certified
Senior Business Technical Analyst G-100-24038-700230	$90,000	Rockville, MD	Feb 7, 2024	Jun 13, 2025	492	Certified
Data Scientist A-22180-81134	$95,784	Rockville, MD	Jul 9, 2022	Jun 18, 2024	710	Denied

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