Question 1

Does HPA, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HPA, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 263 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 HPA, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 263 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 HPA, 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 HPA, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

HPA, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	378
2022	2	2	268
2018	1	1	223
2017	1	1	86

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Job Captain A-23103-27008	$78,395	Irvine, CA	Apr 17, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	378	Certified
Draftsperson A-22165-71632	$54,434	Oakland, CA	Aug 16, 2022	May 15, 2023	272	Certified
Project Designer A-22126-51589	$58,900	Irvine, CA	Jun 3, 2022	Feb 21, 2023	263	Certified-Expired
Architectural Project Manager A-18025-35605	N/A	Irvine, CA	Feb 2, 2018	Sep 13, 2018	223	Certified
Architectural Designer A-17178-56931	$81,536	Irvine, CA	Jun 28, 2017	Sep 22, 2017	86	Certified

HPA, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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