Question 1

Does GoForward, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GoForward, 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 394 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 GoForward, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 394 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 GoForward, 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 GoForward, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GoForward, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	451
2023	2	2	394
2022	1	1	272

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hardware Engineer(s) G-100-24177-147385	$140,000	San Francisco, CA	Jun 25, 2024	Sep 19, 2025	451	Certified
Hardware Engineer A-23027-94233	$155,314	San Francisco, CA	Feb 14, 2023	Mar 13, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Hardware Engineer A-23013-87500	$185,058	San Francisco, CA	Feb 8, 2023	Mar 8, 2024	394	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-22160-68722	$139,000	San Francisco, CA	Jun 28, 2022	Mar 27, 2023	272	Certified-Expired

GoForward, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

GoForward, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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