Question 1

Does Forever 21, INC. (merged WITH Fashion 21, INC.) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Forever 21, INC. (merged WITH Fashion 21, INC.) 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 80 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 Forever 21, INC. (merged WITH Fashion 21, INC.), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 80 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 Forever 21, INC. (merged WITH Fashion 21, 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 Forever 21, INC. (merged WITH Fashion 21, INC.)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Forever 21, INC. (merged WITH Fashion 21, INC.) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	3	3	0	0	114
2016	4	4	0	0	77

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. International Buyer A-17153-46110	$132,829	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 30, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	77	Certified
Associate Manager of System Operations A-17137-39519	$110,000	Los Angeles, CA	May 17, 2017	Sep 8, 2017	114	Certified
Associate Director, IT Infrastructure & Application Operations A-17135-38507	$154,500	Los Angeles, CA	May 16, 2017	Sep 7, 2017	114	Certified
Assistant Manager, Production A-16313-69450	$58,698	Los Angeles, CA	Nov 15, 2016	Jan 20, 2017	66	Certified-Expired
Lead Applications Developer A-16245-49150	$80,662	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 13, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	80	Certified-Expired
Lead Applications Developer A-16242-47608	$80,662	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 12, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	80	Certified-Expired
IT Business Analyst A-16215-38512	$59,842	Los Angeles, CA	Aug 8, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	84	Certified-Expired

Forever 21, INC. (merged WITH Fashion 21, INC.) — Green Card PERM Data

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