Question 1

Does Gresham Smith sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gresham Smith has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 425 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 Gresham Smith, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 425 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 Gresham Smith?

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 Gresham Smith's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Gresham Smith has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	462
2023	3	3	0	437
2022	1	1	0	345

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Transportation Engineer G-100-24136-997827	$85,000	Atlanta, GA	May 15, 2024	Aug 20, 2025	462	Certified
Transportation Engineer G-100-24136-997620	$85,000	Atlanta, GA	May 15, 2024	Dec 13, 2024	212	Withdrawn
Transportation Engineer G-100-24134-987605	$85,000	Alpharetta, GA	May 13, 2024	Aug 18, 2025	462	Certified
BIM Project Coordinator G-100-23300-461526	$82,500	Chicago, IL	Oct 27, 2023	Mar 3, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Project Engineer G-100-23212-227166	$112,112	Tampa, FL	Jul 31, 2023	Sep 28, 2024	425	Certified
Structural Engineer A-23081-16926	$112,112	Tampa, FL	May 2, 2023	May 28, 2024	392	Certified
Architect A-22311-53037	$91,250	Birmingham, AL	Dec 14, 2022	Nov 24, 2023	345	Certified-Expired

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