Question 1

Does IMAD sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IMAD has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 1 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 511 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 IMAD, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 511 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 IMAD?

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 IMAD's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

IMAD has a 33.3% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (1 certified, 2 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	0	1	506
2023	1	0	1	0	—
2022	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT G-200-24212-232502	$33,467	Richardson, TX	Jul 30, 2024	Dec 18, 2025	506	Certified
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT G-200-24197-196044	$33,467	Richardson, TX	Jul 15, 2024	Dec 18, 2025	521	Withdrawn
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT G-200-23307-477556	$31,803	RICHARDSON, TX	Nov 3, 2023	Apr 2, 2025	516	Denied
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT A-22290-40523	$52,603	Richardson, TX	Oct 20, 2022	Oct 25, 2023	370	Denied

IMAD — Green Card PERM Data

IMAD PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

FinStackk

GBS Accounting & Taxes, Inc

NEW MIJOO PARK OFFICE

IQ BackOffice Inc.

Gursey Schneider LLP

Enterprise Tax Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?