Question 1

Does Florida Crystals Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Florida Crystals Corporation has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 62 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 Florida Crystals Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 62 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 Florida Crystals Corporation?

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 Florida Crystals Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Florida Crystals Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2018	1	1	99
2017	1	1	62
2016	1	1	61

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Grinding & Maintenance Engineer A-18236-11005	$138,000	South Bay, FL	Dec 20, 2018	Mar 29, 2019	99	Certified-Expired
Vice President - Agricultural Operations A-16347-79826	$180,810	Belle Glade, FL	Mar 15, 2017	May 16, 2017	62	Certified
Senior Research Engineer A-16179-26406	$87,500	South Bay, FL	Sep 16, 2016	Nov 16, 2016	61	Certified-Expired

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