Question 1

Does Fogarty Finger sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fogarty Finger has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 258 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 258 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Fogarty Finger has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	487
2022	4	4	276
2018	1	1	89
2017	1	1	114

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Architectural Designer G-100-24047-726348	$86,466	New York, NY	Feb 16, 2024	Jun 17, 2025	487	Certified
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER A-22103-40117	$93,000	New York, NY	Aug 1, 2022	May 25, 2023	297	Certified
Senior Architectural Designer A-22200-90767	$97,000	New York, NY	Jul 29, 2022	May 24, 2023	299	Certified
REGISTERED ARCHITECT A-22089-33192	$85,000	New York, NY	Jun 6, 2022	Feb 9, 2023	248	Certified-Expired
DIRECTOR A-22070-24363	$250,000	New York, NY	Mar 30, 2022	Dec 13, 2022	258	Certified-Expired
Designer A-18075-53309	N/A	New York, NY	May 9, 2018	Aug 6, 2018	89	Certified
SR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER A-17152-45598	N/A	NEW YORK, NY	Jul 5, 2017	Oct 27, 2017	114	Certified-Expired

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