Question 1

Does Grand Circle sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Grand Circle has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 485 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 Grand Circle, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 485 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 Grand Circle?

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 Grand Circle's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Grand Circle has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	0	0	499
2021	2	2	0	0	167

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Data Quality Analyst G-100-23342-553767	$164,091	Boston, MA	Dec 8, 2023	Jun 27, 2025	567	Certified
Senior ETL Developer G-100-23319-503932	$164,091	Boston, MA	Nov 15, 2023	Mar 14, 2025	485	Certified - Expired
.Net Developer G-100-23292-442786	$150,197	Boston, MA	Oct 19, 2023	Mar 1, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Director of Digital Analytics A-21035-49207	$90,314	Boston, MA	Feb 12, 2021	Jul 21, 2021	159	Certified
Senior Business Intelligence Developer/Analyst A-21004-38530	$91,874	Boston, MA	Jan 6, 2021	Jun 29, 2021	174	Certified

Grand Circle — Green Card PERM Data

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