Question 1

Does DriveTime Sales and Finance, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DriveTime Sales and Finance, LLC has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 385 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 DriveTime Sales and Finance, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 385 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 DriveTime Sales and Finance, LLC?

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 DriveTime Sales and Finance, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DriveTime Sales and Finance, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	0	497
2022	5	5	0	0	362

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
DATABASE DEVELOPER III G-100-24226-265012	$123,000	Dallas, TX	Aug 13, 2024	Dec 29, 2025	503	Certified
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER III G-100-24225-262158	$125,000	DALLAS, TX	Aug 12, 2024	Dec 22, 2025	497	Certified
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER III G-100-24225-262151	$125,000	DALLAS, TX	Aug 12, 2024	Dec 22, 2025	497	Certified
Team Lead, Software Engineering A-22318-56861	$159,999	Tempe, AZ	Dec 23, 2022	Dec 20, 2023	362	Certified-Expired
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer A-22342-70086	$135,829	Tempe, AZ	Dec 15, 2022	Jan 25, 2024	406	Certified-Expired
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer A-22326-62256	$135,829	Tempe, AZ	Dec 13, 2022	Nov 16, 2023	338	Certified-Expired
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer A-22300-47354	$135,829	Tempe, AZ	Nov 16, 2022	Oct 6, 2023	324	Certified-Expired
Team Lead, Software Engineering A-22297-44862	$159,999	Tempe, AZ	Nov 3, 2022	Nov 2, 2023	364	Certified-Expired

DriveTime Sales and Finance, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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