Question 1

Does First Choice Construction sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. First Choice Construction has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 111 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 First Choice Construction, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 111 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 First Choice Construction?

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 First Choice Construction's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

First Choice Construction has a 50% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (5 certified, 5 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	483
2022	2	2	0	352
2019	5	0	5	—
2016	1	1	0	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Roustabout G-200-24060-758824	$27,810	Seminole, TX	Feb 29, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	483	Certified
Roustabout G-200-24060-758788	$27,810	Seminole, TX	Feb 29, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	483	Certified
METAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORKER A-22336-66539	$33,280	SEMINOLE, TX	Dec 2, 2022	Nov 29, 2023	362	Certified-Expired
METAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORKER A-22336-66478	$33,280	SEMINOLE, TX	Dec 2, 2022	Nov 9, 2023	342	Certified-Expired
CONSTRUCTION WORKER A-19024-65557	$21,965	SEMINOLE, TX	Jan 23, 2019	May 14, 2019	111	Denied
CONSTRUCTION WORKER A-19024-65552	$21,965	SEMINOLE, TX	Jan 23, 2019	May 14, 2019	111	Denied
CONSTRUCTION WORKER A-19024-65550	$21,965	SEMINOLE, TX	Jan 23, 2019	May 14, 2019	111	Denied
CONSTRUCTION WORKER A-19024-65548	$21,965	SEMINOLE, TX	Jan 23, 2019	May 14, 2019	111	Denied
CONSTRUCTION WORKER A-19024-65545	$21,965	SEMINOLE, TX	Jan 23, 2019	May 14, 2019	111	Denied
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION A-16334-75110	$22,922	SEMINOLE, TX	Nov 28, 2016	Jan 31, 2017	64	Certified-Expired

First Choice Construction — Green Card PERM Data

First Choice Construction PERM & Green Card Filings

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