Question 1

Does Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc. has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 Hillcrest Educational Centers 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 Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	7	7	405
2024	5	5	494
2019	1	1	311

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Youth Development Professional G-100-25132-963981	$54,000	Pittsfield, MA	May 12, 2025	Jun 9, 2026	393	Certified
Youth Development Professional G-100-25132-963980	$54,000	Pittsfield, MA	May 12, 2025	Jun 9, 2026	393	Certified
Youth Development Professional G-100-25132-963974	$54,000	Pittsfield, MA	May 12, 2025	Jun 9, 2026	393	Certified
Youth Development Professional G-100-25129-960422	$54,000	Pittsfield, MA	May 9, 2025	Jun 9, 2026	396	Certified
Youth Development Professional G-100-25126-942384	$54,000	Pittsfield, MA	May 6, 2025	Jun 9, 2026	399	Certified
Youth Development Professional G-100-25126-942383	$54,000	Pittsfield, MA	May 6, 2025	Jun 9, 2026	399	Certified
Residential Supervisor G-100-25036-667349	$57,600	Great Barrington, MA	Feb 5, 2025	May 13, 2026	462	Certified
Youth Development Professional G-100-24309-451429	$54,000	Pittsfield, MA	Nov 4, 2024	Mar 16, 2026	497	Certified
Youth Development Professional G-100-24305-446022	$54,000	Pittsfield, MA	Oct 31, 2024	Feb 25, 2026	482	Certified
Youth Development Professional G-100-24302-437513	$54,000	Pittsfield, MA	Oct 28, 2024	Feb 28, 2026	488	Certified
Youth Development Professional G-100-24264-352794	$54,000	Pittsfield, MA	Sep 20, 2024	Feb 3, 2026	501	Certified
Youth Development Professional G-100-24262-346850	$54,000	Pittsfield, MA	Sep 18, 2024	Feb 2, 2026	502	Certified
Special Education Teacher A-19251-54823	$51,225	Lenox, MA	Dec 17, 2019	Oct 23, 2020	311	Certified-Expired

Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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