Question 1

Does Hm.clause sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hm.clause has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 162 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 Hm.clause, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 162 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 Hm.clause?

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 Hm.clause's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hm.clause has a 50% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (2 certified, 2 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	3	1	0	2	470
2023	1	1	0	0	369
2016	2	0	2	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Tomato Breeder II G-100-25066-755072	$122,508	Immokalee, FL	Mar 7, 2025	Jun 20, 2026	470	Certified
Tomato Breeder II G-100-25066-754985	$122,508	Immokalee, FL	Mar 7, 2025	Mar 7, 2025	0	Withdrawn
Tomato Breeder II G-100-25018-628442	$122,508	Immokalee, FL	Jan 18, 2025	Mar 7, 2025	48	Withdrawn
Performance and Quality Manager A-23074-13517	$94,432	Modesto, CA	Apr 28, 2023	May 1, 2024	369	Certified
Plant Breeder I, Sweet Pepper A-16315-70179	$71,000	Immokalee, FL	Nov 10, 2016	Jun 30, 2017	232	Denied
Plant Breeder I, Sweet Pepper A-16221-40258	$71,000	Immokalee, FL	Aug 10, 2016	Nov 9, 2016	91	Denied

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