Question 1

Does Eastern TV Broadcasting LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Eastern TV Broadcasting LLC has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 0 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 99 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 Eastern TV Broadcasting LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 99 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 Eastern TV Broadcasting 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 Eastern TV Broadcasting LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

PERM approval rate data is not available for Eastern TV Broadcasting LLC.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2019	2	0	2	0	—
2017	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
VIDEO JOURNALIST A-19127-02184	$59,987	WASHINGTON DC, DC	May 9, 2019	Aug 16, 2019	99	Denied
VIDEO JOURNALIST A-19018-64188	$59,987	WASHINGTON DC, DC	Feb 22, 2019	May 3, 2019	70	Denied
Video Journalist A-17159-48354	N/A	Washingtong DC, DC	Jul 6, 2017	Mar 22, 2018	259	Denied

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