Question 1

Does Green Maple Law Group, APC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Green Maple Law Group, APC has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 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 Green Maple Law Group, APC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 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 Green Maple Law Group, APC?

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 Green Maple Law Group, APC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Green Maple Law Group, APC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	2	0	1	447
2023	8	7	0	1	416

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Immigration Law Specialist G-200-24207-222455	$87,755	Newport Beach, CA	Jul 25, 2024	Aug 5, 2024	11	Withdrawn
Government Relations Specialist G-100-24180-160536	$63,710	Newport Beach, CA	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	444	Certified
Government Relations Specialist G-100-24121-938238	$63,710	Newport Beach, CA	Apr 30, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	449	Certified
Canadian Immigration Consultant G-200-23249-324185	$69,077	Newport Beach, CA	Sep 6, 2023	Feb 19, 2025	532	Certified - Expired
Administrative Assistant A-21193-16057	$54,621	Newport Beach, CA	May 9, 2023	May 22, 2024	379	Certified
Administrative Assistant A-23095-23559	$54,621	Newport Beach, CA	Apr 14, 2023	Apr 26, 2024	378	Certified
Immigration Law Specialist A-23065-09177	$45,469	NEWPORT BEACH, CA	Mar 28, 2023	Jan 22, 2024	300	Withdrawn
Immigration Law Specialist A-23011-86191	$45,469	NEWPORT BEACH, CA	Feb 2, 2023	Mar 26, 2024	418	Certified-Expired
Administrative Assistant A-23008-83987	$54,621	Newport Beach, CA	Feb 1, 2023	Mar 25, 2024	418	Certified-Expired
Immigration Law Specialist A-23005-82641	$45,469	Newport Beach, CA	Jan 18, 2023	Feb 15, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Immigration Law Specialist A-23005-82635	$45,469	NEWPORT BEACH, CA	Jan 18, 2023	Feb 15, 2024	393	Certified-Expired

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