Question 1

Does Galatea Associates, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Galatea Associates, LLC 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 388 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 Galatea Associates, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 388 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 Galatea Associates, LLC?

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 Galatea Associates, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Galatea Associates, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	488
2022	1	1	253
2019	1	1	303

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
SOFTWARE PROJECT LEAD - I G-100-23250-327003	$87,173	Somerville, MA	Sep 7, 2023	Jan 21, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
SOFTWARE PROJECT LEAD - I G-100-23240-300166	$87,173	Somerville, MA	Aug 28, 2023	Dec 13, 2024	473	Certified - Expired
Software Project Lead-I A-22045-11118	$48,838	Somerville, MA	Feb 17, 2022	Oct 28, 2022	253	Certified-Expired
Sr. Software Developer A-19317-82745	$91,874	Somerville, MA	Dec 30, 2019	Oct 28, 2020	303	Certified-Expired

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