Question 1

Does F.I.T. Aviation, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. F.I.T. Aviation, LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 294 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 F.I.T. Aviation, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 294 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 F.I.T. Aviation, LLC?

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 F.I.T. Aviation, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

F.I.T. Aviation, LLC has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	0	475
2018	1	1	0	88
2017	1	1	0	113
2016	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor G-100-24094-853392	$77,110	Melbourne, FL	Apr 3, 2024	Jul 22, 2025	475	Certified
EASA Theoretical Knowledge Instructor A-18076-53572	N/A	Melbourne, FL	Apr 26, 2018	Jul 23, 2018	88	Certified
Chief Safety Officer A-17222-74240	N/A	Melbourne, FL	Aug 21, 2017	Dec 12, 2017	113	Certified-Expired
Senior Flight Instructor A-16243-48005	N/A	Melbourne, FL	Sep 6, 2016	Jan 24, 2018	505	Denied

F.I.T. Aviation, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

F.I.T. Aviation, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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