Question 1

Does HLW International LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HLW International LLP has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 283 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 HLW International LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 283 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 HLW International LLP?

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 HLW International LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

HLW International LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	494
2023	2	2	432
2022	2	2	283
2020	1	1	211
2017	1	1	147
2016	1	1	108

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Job Captain G-100-24047-726965	$59,238	Santa Monica, CA	Feb 16, 2024	Jun 24, 2025	494	Certified
Architectural Designer G-100-23273-402593	$84,864	New York, NY	Sep 30, 2023	Jan 23, 2025	481	Certified - Expired
Digital Design BIM Specialist A-23121-35752	$92,000	New York, NY	May 11, 2023	May 28, 2024	383	Certified
Job Captain A-22210-97344	$79,851	New York, NY	Aug 5, 2022	Jun 2, 2023	301	Certified
Architectural Designer A-22168-74247	$79,851	New York, NY	Jun 22, 2022	Mar 13, 2023	264	Certified-Expired
Intermediate Architectural Lighting Designer A-20257-98882	$81,000	New York, NY	Sep 30, 2020	Apr 29, 2021	211	Certified
Design Strategic Planner A-17279-95999	N/A	New York, NY	Nov 13, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	147	Certified
Project Architect A-16277-58241	$84,698	New York, NY	Oct 11, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	108	Certified-Expired

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