Question 1

Does Groundworks Operations, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Groundworks Operations, LLC has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 485 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 Operations, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 485 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 Operations, LLC?

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 Operations, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Groundworks Operations, LLC has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	488
2021	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director of Software Development G-100-24233-278983	$150,000	Virginia Beach , VA	Aug 20, 2024	Dec 18, 2025	485	Certified - Expired
Regional Sales Manager (Great Lakes) G-100-24227-268160	$71,344	Grand Rapids, MI	Aug 14, 2024	Dec 18, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
SALES MANAGER A-21216-27090	$90,000	WHITELAND, IN	Jul 28, 2021	Oct 20, 2022	449	Denied

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