Question 1

Does Ghafari Associates LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ghafari Associates LLC has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 Ghafari Associates LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 Ghafari 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 Ghafari Associates LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ghafari Associates LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	6	4	0	2	475
2023	3	3	0	0	396

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mechanical Engineer G-100-24164-101737	$112,570	Dearborn, MI	Jun 12, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	460	Certified
Architect G-100-24164-101245	$107,000	Dearborn, MI	Jun 12, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	460	Certified
Architect G-100-24138-010024	$107,000	Dearborn, MI	May 17, 2024	Jun 12, 2024	26	Withdrawn
Mechanical Engineer G-100-24138-009564	$112,570	Dearborn, MI	May 17, 2024	Jun 12, 2024	26	Withdrawn
Structural Design Engineer I G-100-24033-690272	$73,500	Dearborn, MI	Feb 2, 2024	Jun 13, 2025	497	Certified
Structural Design Engineer I G-100-24019-650987	$73,500	Dearborn, MI	Jan 18, 2024	May 14, 2025	482	Certified
Structural Design Engineer A-23130-40218	$86,920	Dearborn, MI	May 11, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	393	Certified
Electrical Design Engineer A-23017-88260	$85,000	Dearborn, MI	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 20, 2024	396	Certified-Expired
Mechanical Design Engineer A-23017-88414	$100,000	Dearborn, MI	Jan 19, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	399	Certified-Expired

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