Question 1

Does FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF ATLANTA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF ATLANTA has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 235 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 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF ATLANTA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 235 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 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF ATLANTA?

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 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF ATLANTA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF ATLANTA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	436
2022	2	1	1	351
2019	1	1	0	63
2018	3	3	0	212
2017	1	1	0	142
2016	1	1	0	57

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Collateral Data Analyst G-100-23346-560902	$128,773	Atlanta, GA	Dec 12, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	486	Certified
Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst A-23019-89263	$143,500	Atlanta, GA	Feb 28, 2023	Mar 20, 2024	386	Certified-Expired
Credit and Collateral Analytics Project Manager A-22284-37597	$119,368	Atlanta, GA	Oct 13, 2022	Sep 29, 2023	351	Certified
Credit and Collateral Analytics Project Manager A-22251-18668	$119,368	Atlanta, GA	Sep 29, 2022	Aug 15, 2023	320	Withdrawn
Financial Reporting Analyst A-19169-19716	$80,500	Atlanta, GA	Jul 10, 2019	Sep 11, 2019	63	Certified
Business Intelligence Solutions Architect A-18318-41029	$128,500	Atlanta, GA	Dec 12, 2018	Sep 13, 2019	275	Certified
Model Risk Management Project Manager A-18296-32421	$149,594	Atlanta, GA	Nov 27, 2018	Jun 10, 2019	195	Certified
Enterprise Risk Management Project Manager A-18236-11192	$99,964	Atlanta, GA	Sep 12, 2018	Feb 26, 2019	167	Certified-Expired
Manager of Credit and Collateral Analytics A-17269-91595	N/A	Atlanta, GA	Oct 17, 2017	Mar 8, 2018	142	Certified-Expired
Enterprise Risk Management Project Manager A-16260-53514	$98,500	Atlanta, GA	Oct 18, 2016	Dec 14, 2016	57	Certified-Expired

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