Question 1

Does Optym sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Optym has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 231 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 Optym, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 231 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 Optym?

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. See the risk factors section above for Optym's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Optym's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Optym has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	118
2016	4	4	0	0	225

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Operations Research Analyst A-17069-12090	$96,000	Gainesville, FL	Mar 24, 2017	Jul 20, 2017	118	Certified
Senior Systems Engineer A-16130-07108	$90,000	Gainsville, FL	Jul 28, 2016	Oct 14, 2016	78	Certified-Expired
Systems Engineer A-16130-07116	$75,000	Gainsville, FL	Jul 25, 2016	Mar 1, 2017	219	Certified-Expired
Senior Systems Engineer A-16130-07089	$90,000	Gainsville, FL	Jul 18, 2016	Mar 13, 2017	238	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16130-07120	$80,000	Gainsville, FL	Jul 13, 2016	Mar 1, 2017	231	Certified-Expired
Graphic Designer A-14237-01233	$50,000	Gainesville, FL	Sep 30, 2014	Feb 28, 2017	882	Certified-Expired
Senior Systems Engineer A-14237-01226	$90,000	Gainesville, FL	Sep 24, 2014	Feb 28, 2017	888	Certified-Expired

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