Question 1

Does Insurance Company of the West sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Insurance Company of the West has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 Insurance Company of the West, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 Insurance Company of the West?

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 Insurance Company of the West's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Insurance Company of the West has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Internal IT Auditor A-16298-64413	$111,405	San Diego, CA	Nov 9, 2016	Jan 13, 2017	65	Certified-Expired
Sr. Business Analyst A-16208-35794	$106,974	San Diego, CA	Jul 26, 2016	Oct 5, 2016	71	Certified-Expired
Senior Project Consultant A-14092-57434	$127,442	San Diego, CA	Apr 10, 2014	Jun 10, 2021	2,618	Certified

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