Question 1

Does Garver sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Garver has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 379 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 Garver, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 379 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 Garver?

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 Garver's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Garver has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	4	4	0	480
2023	3	3	0	378
2017	1	1	0	119

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Engineer G-100-25317-405712	$83,000	Tampa, FL	Nov 13, 2025	Nov 13, 2025	0	Withdrawn
Control System Specialist G-100-24191-184418	$52,000	College Station, TX	Jul 9, 2024	Nov 20, 2025	499	Certified
Process Mechanical Engineer G-100-24135-991880	$71,000	Fayetteville, AR	May 14, 2024	Aug 13, 2025	456	Certified
Project Engineer (Water) G-100-24017-645883	$85,000	Houston, TX	Jan 17, 2024	May 13, 2025	482	Certified
Transportation Project Manager G-100-24016-642293	$110,000	FRISCO, TX	Jan 16, 2024	May 13, 2025	483	Certified
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Designer G-100-23180-153275	$62,200	Harlingen, TX	Jun 29, 2023	Jul 9, 2024	376	Certified
Project Engineer G-100-23177-144538	$105,000	FRISCO, TX	Jun 26, 2023	Jul 9, 2024	379	Certified
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER A-23067-10444	$65,600	Fayetteville, AR	Mar 14, 2023	Mar 27, 2024	379	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer (Transportation) A-17131-37137	$54,500	Tulsa, OK	May 11, 2017	Sep 7, 2017	119	Certified

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