Question 1

Does Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. has filed 23 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 23 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 480 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 Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 480 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 Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, 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 Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 23 total applications (23 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2024	10	10	489
2023	10	10	427
2022	2	2	564
2017	1	1	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Design Professional G-100-24310-455700	$80,000	New York, NY	Nov 5, 2024	Mar 19, 2026	499	Certified
Architect G-100-24291-415430	$105,600	St. Louis, MO	Oct 17, 2024	Feb 26, 2026	497	Certified
Senior Design Professional G-100-24278-386397	$80,000	New York, NY	Oct 4, 2024	Feb 26, 2026	510	Certified
Project Engineer G-100-24267-358756	$126,714	New York, NY	Sep 23, 2024	Feb 3, 2026	498	Certified
Senior Design Professional G-100-24262-347896	$90,000	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 18, 2024	Feb 2, 2026	502	Certified
Structural Designer G-100-24162-093678	$65,853	New York, NY	Jun 10, 2024	Sep 9, 2025	456	Certified
Architect G-100-24106-888201	$119,974	New York, NY	Apr 15, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	479	Certified
Senior Interior Designer G-100-24106-887183	$90,000	San Francisco, CA	Apr 15, 2024	Aug 8, 2025	480	Certified
Project Designer G-100-24106-887092	$75,000	Chicago, IL	Apr 15, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	479	Certified
Structural Designer G-100-24093-846075	$101,878	San Francisco, CA	Apr 1, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	493	Certified
Senior Structural Designer G-100-23342-553995	$98,000	New York, NY	Dec 8, 2023	Apr 21, 2025	500	Certified
Senior Landscape Designer G-100-23326-520891	$71,572	Washington, DC	Nov 22, 2023	Mar 25, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Designer G-100-23293-448112	$89,315	San Francisco, CA	Oct 20, 2023	Mar 10, 2025	507	Certified - Expired
Interior Designer G-100-23293-447505	$74,000	San Francisco, CA	Oct 20, 2023	Mar 10, 2025	507	Certified - Expired
Senior Interior Designer A-23139-45135	$85,000	San Francisco, CA	May 25, 2023	May 31, 2024	372	Certified
Landscape Designer A-23114-32328	$70,000	San Francisco, CA	Apr 25, 2023	Apr 26, 2024	367	Certified
Landscape Designer A-23103-27129	$70,000	San Francisco, CA	Apr 24, 2023	Apr 26, 2024	368	Certified
Senior Landscape Designer A-23094-22838	$82,992	San Francisco, CA	Apr 12, 2023	Apr 26, 2024	380	Certified
Designer A-23090-21311	$81,557	San Francisco, CA	Apr 7, 2023	Apr 26, 2024	385	Certified
Visualization Specialist A-23038-98574	$83,000	Chicago, IL	Feb 10, 2023	Mar 11, 2024	395	Certified-Expired
Senior Designer A-22283-36496	$64,682	New York, NY	Dec 9, 2022	Dec 5, 2023	361	Certified-Expired
Designer A-22073-25296	$69,992	San Francisco, CA	Apr 22, 2022	May 28, 2024	767	Certified
Interior Design Technology Specialist A-17087-18123	$92,000	New York, NY	Mar 31, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	74	Certified

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Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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