Question 1

Does FIRST DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FIRST DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.?

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 DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

FIRST DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	6	6	0	0	64
2016	4	4	0	0	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Security Engineer II A-17101-23597	$96,900	Greenwood Village, CO	Apr 17, 2017	Jun 28, 2017	72	Certified
Systems Engineer II A-17088-18671	$113,000	Wilmington, DE	Apr 17, 2017	Jun 26, 2017	70	Certified
Senior Database Administrator A-17089-18891	$115,000	Wilmington, DE	Apr 4, 2017	Jun 26, 2017	83	Certified
Systems Engineer II A-17082-16789	$110,531	Omaha, NE	Mar 31, 2017	May 26, 2017	56	Certified
Security Engineer III A-17034-99136	$116,699	Wilmington, DE	Mar 27, 2017	May 22, 2017	56	Certified
Systems Engineer II A-16356-83574	$108,000	Omaha, NE	Jan 20, 2017	Mar 15, 2017	54	Certified-Expired
Senior Application Analyst A-16300-65443	$111,384	Atlanta, GA	Nov 3, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	68	Certified-Expired
Senior Application Analyst A-16292-63033	$115,000	Omaha, NE	Oct 27, 2016	Dec 30, 2016	64	Certified-Expired
Manager, IT A-16253-51357	$150,000	Jersey City, NJ	Sep 19, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Senior Applications Analyst A-16230-43478	$150,000	Jersey City, NJ	Aug 30, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	62	Certified-Expired

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