Question 1

Does IMS Gear Georgia, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IMS Gear Georgia, LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 486 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 IMS Gear Georgia, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 486 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 IMS Gear Georgia, LLC?

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 IMS Gear Georgia, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

IMS Gear Georgia, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	481
2022	3	3	0	0	490

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Industrial Business Unit Manager G-100-24096-861340	$104,000	Gainesville, GA	Apr 5, 2024	Jul 30, 2025	481	Certified
Process Engineer A-22215-99719	$92,070	Gainesville, GA	Aug 5, 2022	Dec 8, 2023	490	Certified-Expired
Logistics & Manufacturing Manager A-22215-99658	$87,358	Gainesville, GA	Aug 3, 2022	Dec 14, 2023	498	Certified-Expired
Project Manager I A-22209-96694	$86,000	Gainesville, GA	Jul 31, 2022	Apr 26, 2023	269	Certified

IMS Gear Georgia, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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