Question 1

Does Groundswell sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Groundswell 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 495 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 Groundswell, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 495 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 Groundswell?

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 Groundswell's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Groundswell has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	4	4	0	501
2023	2	2	0	440
2022	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr Automation Tester - Appian G-100-24320-477651	$120,557	McLean, VA	Nov 15, 2024	Mar 25, 2026	495	Certified
Consultant - Appian Developer G-100-24253-324403	$114,026	McLean, VA	Sep 9, 2024	Jan 29, 2026	507	Certified
Consultant - Appian Developer G-100-24039-705616	$93,600	McLean, VA	Feb 8, 2024	Jun 12, 2025	490	Certified
Senior Appian Consultant G-100-24010-629484	$139,589	McLean, VA	Jan 10, 2024	Jun 2, 2025	509	Certified
Automation Tester G-100-23321-510826	$113,922	McLean, VA	Nov 17, 2023	Mar 21, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Applications Systems Architect A-23024-91969	$135,283	McLean, VA	Feb 24, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	389	Certified-Expired
Consultant - Appian Developer A-22103-40006	$86,155	McLean, NC	May 11, 2022	Mar 6, 2024	665	Denied

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