Question 1

Does Fogarty Finger sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fogarty Finger has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 219 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 Fogarty Finger, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 219 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 Fogarty Finger?

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 Fogarty Finger's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Fogarty Finger has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	2	2	282
2020	1	1	175
2017	1	1	143

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Interior Designer A-22223-04511	$83,000	New York, NY	Aug 11, 2022	Jun 8, 2023	301	Certified
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER A-22012-96919	$60,403	New York, NY	Feb 10, 2022	Oct 31, 2022	263	Certified-Expired
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER (SENIOR) Project Manager A-20135-54151	$99,000	NEW YORK, NY	May 21, 2020	Nov 12, 2020	175	Certified-Expired
Architectural Designer ( Intermediate) A-17249-84127	N/A	NEW YORK, NY	Sep 22, 2017	Feb 12, 2018	143	Certified-Expired

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