Question 1

Does GFA Alabama INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GFA Alabama INC. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 405 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 GFA Alabama INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 405 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 GFA Alabama 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 GFA Alabama INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GFA Alabama INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	485
2023	1	1	405
2016	1	1	49

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Import Procurement Compliance Specialist G-100-24064-768469	$38,501	Valley, AL	Mar 4, 2024	Jul 2, 2025	485	Certified
Operations Cost Analyst A-23030-94668	$49,608	Valley, AL	Jan 31, 2023	Mar 11, 2024	405	Certified-Expired
Logistics Specialist A-16362-84754	$48,610	Valley, AL	Dec 27, 2016	Feb 14, 2017	49	Certified-Expired

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