Question 1

Does First Command Financial Services sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. First Command Financial Services has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 380 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 Command Financial Services, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 380 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 Command Financial Services?

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 Command Financial Services's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

First Command Financial Services has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	404
2022	1	1	318
2018	1	1	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Salesforce Developer G-100-23200-201821	$104,019	Fort Worth, TX	Jul 19, 2023	Sep 29, 2024	438	Certified
Software Developer A-23114-31666	$80,850	Fort Worth, TX	May 17, 2023	May 31, 2024	380	Certified
Programmer Analyst A-23038-98557	$67,475	Fort Worth, TX	Feb 10, 2023	Mar 11, 2024	395	Certified-Expired
Advisor Operations Specialist A-22286-38830	$158,800	Fort Worth, TX	Oct 25, 2022	Sep 8, 2023	318	Certified
Sr. Software Developer A-18241-12575	$90,100	Forth Worth, TX	Aug 30, 2018	Nov 7, 2018	69	Certified-Expired

First Command Financial Services — Green Card PERM Data

First Command Financial Services PERM & Green Card Filings

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