Question 1

Does HKS, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HKS, Inc. has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 20 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 441 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 HKS, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 441 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 HKS, 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 HKS, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

HKS, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 20 total applications (20 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	8	8	474
2023	8	8	420
2022	1	1	358
2017	1	1	100
2016	2	2	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Medical Planner G-100-24269-365414	$95,000	Houston, TX	Sep 25, 2024	Jan 28, 2026	490	Certified
Firmwide Practice Technology Specialist (JGSINA) G-100-24269-365384	$89,000	Dallas, TX	Sep 25, 2024	Jan 28, 2026	490	Certified
Design Professional - Architect G-100-24178-151498	$77,314	Dallas, TX	Jun 26, 2024	Sep 9, 2025	440	Certified
Design Professional II - Architect G-100-24177-147554	$70,000	Dallas, TX	Jun 25, 2024	Sep 9, 2025	441	Certified
Project Interior Designer G-100-24142-021072	$83,054	Chicago, IL	May 21, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	462	Certified
Sr. Medical Planner G-100-24138-008663	$102,501	Houston, TX	May 17, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	466	Certified
Computational and Sustainable Designer G-100-24096-861716	$82,285	Los Angeles, CA	Apr 5, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	489	Certified
Architect G-100-24036-692931	$67,288	Northville, MI	Feb 5, 2024	Jun 20, 2025	501	Certified
Interior Designer G-100-23248-320661	$77,500	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 5, 2023	Dec 20, 2024	472	Certified - Expired
Interior Designer G-100-23248-320446	$77,500	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 5, 2023	Dec 20, 2024	472	Certified - Expired
Engineer (JGMEDA) G-100-23241-303671	$84,000	Dallas, TX	Aug 29, 2023	Dec 11, 2024	470	Certified - Expired
Design Professional II-Architecture (multiple openings) A-23135-42157	$77,834	Washington, DC	May 25, 2023	May 30, 2024	371	Certified
Design Professional II-Architecture (multiple openings) A-23132-41382	$77,834	Washington, DC	May 25, 2023	May 30, 2024	371	Certified
Design Professional-Architecture A-23003-81610	$67,000	Dallas, TX	Feb 2, 2023	Mar 8, 2024	400	Certified-Expired
Design Professional A-23013-87325	$66,102	Salt Lake City, UT	Jan 27, 2023	Mar 7, 2024	405	Certified-Expired
Job Captain A-23005-82559	$75,000	Austin, TX	Jan 23, 2023	Feb 26, 2024	399	Certified-Expired
Designer A-22297-44831	$70,050	Dallas, TX	Nov 1, 2022	Oct 25, 2023	358	Certified-Expired
Senior Medical Planner A-17164-50085	$86,527	New York, NY	Jun 21, 2017	Sep 29, 2017	100	Certified
Senior Designer A-16327-73819	$109,117	Dallas, TX	Dec 10, 2016	Feb 21, 2017	73	Certified-Expired
Designer II A-16314-69611	$70,000	Dallas, TX	Nov 10, 2016	Jan 31, 2017	82	Certified-Expired

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