Question 1

Does GHD, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GHD, Inc. 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 494 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 GHD, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 GHD, 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 GHD, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GHD, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	494
2023	1	1	531
2018	1	1	88

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Project Engineer, Water/Wastewater Treatment G-100-24235-287659	$138,000	Irvine, CA	Aug 22, 2024	Jan 7, 2026	503	Certified
Senior Engineer G-100-24015-641276	$115,357	Bowie, MD	Jan 15, 2024	May 14, 2025	485	Certified
Construction Inspector G-100-23356-589995	$72,000	Tamuning, GU	Dec 22, 2023	Jun 5, 2025	531	Certified
Water/Wastewater Project Engineer A-18087-57091	N/A	Bowie, MD	Apr 19, 2018	Jul 16, 2018	88	Certified

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