Question 1

Does Great-west Financial sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Great-west Financial 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 67 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 Great-west Financial, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 Great-west Financial?

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 Great-west Financial's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Great-west Financial has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead SAP Implementation Support Analyst A-17063-09316	$115,000	Englewood, CO	Apr 27, 2017	Jun 30, 2017	64	Certified
Sr. SAP Implementation Support Analyst A-17044-02446	$114,000	Englewood, CO	Feb 22, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	62	Certified
Sr. Software Systems Engineer A-16325-73128	$124,509	Greenwood Village, CO	Feb 2, 2017	Apr 24, 2017	81	Certified
Sr. Software Architect A-16338-76913	$131,500	Boston, MA	Jan 20, 2017	Mar 28, 2017	67	Certified-Expired
IT Sr. Software Systems Engineer A-17007-88433	$120,100	Greenwood Village, CO	Jan 19, 2017	Mar 28, 2017	68	Certified-Expired

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