Question 1

Does GROUNDWORKS INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GROUNDWORKS INC. has filed 21 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 323 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 GROUNDWORKS INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 323 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 GROUNDWORKS INC.?

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 GROUNDWORKS INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GROUNDWORKS INC. has a 68.8% PERM approval rate across 21 total applications (11 certified, 5 denied, 5 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	5	5	0	0	462
2021	5	0	5	0	—
2020	11	6	0	5	268

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Landscape Laborer A-22252-19054	$24,627	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 13, 2022	Jan 18, 2024	462	Certified-Expired
Landscape Laborer A-22252-19050	$24,627	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 13, 2022	Jan 18, 2024	462	Certified-Expired
Landscape Laborer A-22252-19037	$24,627	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 13, 2022	Jan 18, 2024	462	Certified-Expired
Landscape Laborer A-22252-19032	$24,627	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 13, 2022	Jan 18, 2024	462	Certified-Expired
Landscape Laborer A-21280-55650	$24,627	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 13, 2022	Jan 17, 2024	461	Certified-Expired
Landscape Laborer A-21280-55653	$22,797	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 8, 2021	Jan 12, 2023	461	Denied
Landscape Laborer A-21280-55651	$22,797	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 8, 2021	Jan 12, 2023	461	Denied
Landscape Laborer A-21280-55637	$22,797	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 8, 2021	Jan 12, 2023	461	Denied
Landscape Laborer A-21280-55633	$22,797	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 8, 2021	Jan 17, 2023	466	Denied
Landscape Laborer A-21280-55580	$22,797	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 7, 2021	Jan 26, 2023	476	Denied
Landscape Laborer A-20275-06470	$19,614	Baton Rouge, LA	Oct 1, 2020	Feb 12, 2021	134	Withdrawn
Landscape Laborer A-20266-02699	$19,614	Baton Rouge, LA	Sep 22, 2020	Aug 11, 2021	323	Certified
Landscape Laborer A-20266-02697	$19,614	Baton Rouge, LA	Sep 22, 2020	Aug 11, 2021	323	Certified
Landscape Laborer A-20266-02675	$19,614	Baton Rouge, LA	Sep 22, 2020	Feb 12, 2021	143	Withdrawn
Landscape Laborer A-20266-02672	$19,614	Baton Rouge, LA	Sep 22, 2020	Feb 12, 2021	143	Withdrawn
Landscape Laborer A-20266-02671	$19,614	Baton Rouge, LA	Sep 22, 2020	Aug 11, 2021	323	Certified
Landscape Laborer A-20266-02668	$19,614	Baton Rouge, LA	Sep 22, 2020	Apr 23, 2021	213	Certified
Landscape Laborer A-20266-02664	$19,614	Baton Rouge, LA	Sep 22, 2020	Apr 23, 2021	213	Certified
Landscape Laborer A-20266-02659	$19,614	Baton Rouge, LA	Sep 22, 2020	Feb 12, 2021	143	Withdrawn
Landscape Laborer A-20262-01584	$19,614	Baton Rouge, LA	Sep 18, 2020	Oct 1, 2020	13	Withdrawn
Landscape Laborer A-20262-01429	$19,614	Baton Rouge, LA	Sep 18, 2020	Apr 19, 2021	213	Certified

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