Question 1

Does Happy Returns sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Happy Returns has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 Happy Returns, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 Happy Returns?

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 Happy Returns's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Happy Returns has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
MTS 1, Software Engineer G-100-24226-264258	$141,049	Atlanta, GA	Aug 13, 2024	Dec 23, 2025	497	Certified
MTS 2, Software Engineer G-100-24226-263736	$192,192	Atlanta, GA	Aug 13, 2024	Dec 23, 2025	497	Certified
Software Engineer 3 (Senior QA Engineer) G-100-24208-224585	$130,000	Atlanta, GA	Jul 26, 2024	Nov 28, 2025	490	Certified
MTS 2, Software Engineer G-100-24204-212334	$203,300	Atlanta, GA	Jul 22, 2024	Nov 20, 2025	486	Certified

Happy Returns — Green Card PERM Data

Happy Returns PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filing Risk Factors

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

SHEIN Technology

HSN, Inc.

Amazon.com.ca, Inc.

OpenStore

Amazon Retail

Goodreads

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?