Question 1

Does ICSA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ICSA has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 78 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 ICSA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 78 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 ICSA?

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 ICSA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ICSA has a 92.3% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (12 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	4	3	1	97
2017	4	4	0	87
2016	5	5	0	68

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Management Analyst A-18162-85021	$106,000	Ashburn, VA	Jun 29, 2018	Jan 25, 2019	210	Certified-Expired
Business Systems Analyst A-18179-92374	N/A	Ashburn, VA	Jun 28, 2018	Aug 23, 2018	56	Certified
Business Systems Analyst A-18162-85142	N/A	Ashburn, VA	Jun 28, 2018	Jun 28, 2018	0	Withdrawn
Systems Analyst A-18058-47860	N/A	Ashburn, VA	May 3, 2018	Aug 8, 2018	97	Certified
Systems Analyst A-17277-94691	N/A	Ashburn, VA	Nov 16, 2017	Apr 13, 2018	148	Certified
Middleware Administrator A-17111-28228	$99,500	Ashburn, VA	Jun 20, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	93	Certified
Software Engineer A-17111-28150	$110,500	Ashburn, VA	Apr 27, 2017	Jun 20, 2017	54	Certified
Unica Business Transformation Specialist A-16285-60538	$103,500	Ashburn, VA	Feb 21, 2017	Apr 13, 2017	51	Certified
Unica Business Transformation Specialist A-16336-76333	$83,500	Ashburn, VA	Dec 14, 2016	Mar 13, 2017	89	Certified-Expired
Unica Business Transformation Specialist A-16335-75702	$103,500	Ashburn, VA	Dec 14, 2016	Mar 10, 2017	86	Certified-Expired
Systems Analyst A-16266-55389	$107,000	Ashburn, VA	Oct 26, 2016	Dec 12, 2016	47	Certified-Expired
Business Systems Analyst A-16245-48961	$107,000	Ashburn, VA	Oct 20, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	48	Certified-Expired
Computer Programmer A-16238-46407	$99,000	Ashburn, VA	Sep 9, 2016	Nov 18, 2016	70	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-11179-88930	$82,514	Fairfax, VA	Jul 19, 2011	Jul 13, 2017	2,186	Denied

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