Question 1

Does ECS Southwest, LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ECS Southwest, LLP has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 474 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 ECS Southwest, LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 474 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 ECS Southwest, LLP?

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 ECS Southwest, LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ECS Southwest, LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	0	465
2023	5	5	0	0	454

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Facilities Project Manager G-100-24127-961292	$71,637	Carrollton, TX	May 6, 2024	Aug 14, 2025	465	Certified
Construction Materials Project Manager G-100-23363-598138	$77,735	Carrollton, TX	Dec 29, 2023	Apr 29, 2025	487	Certified
Geotechnical Team Manager G-100-23363-598112	$138,757	Chantilly, TX	Dec 29, 2023	Apr 29, 2025	487	Certified
Geotechnical Project Manager G-100-23262-359040	$79,352	McKinney, TX	Sep 19, 2023	Jan 13, 2025	482	Certified - Expired
Geotechnical Staff Project Manager A-23030-94724	$65,000	Houston, TX	Jan 30, 2023	Mar 12, 2024	407	Certified-Expired
Geotechnical Staff Project Manager A-23030-94654	$65,000	Houston, TX	Jan 30, 2023	Mar 12, 2024	407	Certified-Expired

ECS Southwest, LLP — Green Card PERM Data

ECS Southwest, LLP PERM & Green Card Filings

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