Question 1

Does HSA-LORAIN sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HSA-LORAIN has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 247 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 HSA-LORAIN, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 247 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 HSA-LORAIN?

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 HSA-LORAIN's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

HSA-LORAIN has a 75% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (6 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	477
2020	1	1	0	318
2018	3	2	1	208
2017	3	2	1	254

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
MATHEMATICS TEACHER G-100-24023-660483	$48,550	LORAIN, OH	Jan 23, 2024	May 14, 2025	477	Certified
COMPUTER TEACHER A-20090-36991	$50,140	LORAIN, OH	Mar 31, 2020	Feb 12, 2021	318	Certified-Expired
TESOL/ESL TEACHER A-18347-51913	$45,280	LORAIN, OH	Dec 13, 2018	Jul 15, 2019	214	Certified
TESOL/ESL TEACHER A-18275-24694	$45,280	LORAIN, OH	Oct 9, 2018	Dec 13, 2018	65	Denied
COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER A-18093-58538	$48,603	LORAIN, OH	Apr 5, 2018	Oct 24, 2018	202	Certified-Expired
TURKISH LANGUAGE TEACHER A-17353-23321	N/A	LORAIN, OH	Dec 21, 2017	Aug 10, 2018	232	Certified
MATHEMATICS TEACHER A-17310-07141	N/A	LORAIN, OH	Nov 7, 2017	Jul 26, 2018	261	Denied
BIOLOGY TEACHER A-17250-84355	N/A	LORAIN, OH	Sep 11, 2017	Jun 13, 2018	275	Certified

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