Question 1

Does Better World Market sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Better World Market has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 227 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 Better World Market, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 227 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 Better World Market?

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 Better World Market's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Better World Market has a 50% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (2 certified, 2 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	1	1	0	0	259
2020	2	1	1	0	227
2018	2	0	1	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Developer A-22003-92815	$71,968	West Lafayette, IN	Jan 20, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	259	Certified-Expired
Business Analyst A-20255-98552	$42,869	West Lafayette, IN	Sep 11, 2020	Apr 26, 2021	227	Certified
Software Developer A-20113-45823	$72,000	West Lafayette, IN	Apr 22, 2020	Jul 13, 2021	447	Denied
Market Research Analyst A-18339-48522	$60,000	West Lafayette, IN	Dec 5, 2018	Jul 1, 2019	208	Denied
Market Research Analyst A-18334-46825	$60,000	West Lafayette, IN	Dec 5, 2018	Dec 5, 2018	0	Withdrawn

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