Question 1

Does IMO sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IMO has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 209 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 IMO, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 209 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 IMO?

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 IMO's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

IMO has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	466
2022	1	1	361
2020	2	2	209
2019	2	2	62
2017	1	1	78
2016	1	1	84

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Data Engineer G-100-23292-443462	$159,100	Rosemont, IL	Oct 19, 2023	Mar 5, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
Staff Data Engineer G-100-23192-180575	$140,046	Rosemont, IL	Jul 11, 2023	Sep 12, 2024	429	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-22357-78866	$125,445	Rosemont, IL	Dec 23, 2022	Dec 19, 2023	361	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer 2 A-20287-10024	$133,000	Rosemont, IL	Oct 13, 2020	May 10, 2021	209	Certified
Business Intelligence Engineer 2 A-20287-10022	$115,211	Rosemont, IL	Oct 13, 2020	May 10, 2021	209	Certified
Senior Enterprise Tooling Administrator A-19094-89163	$130,000	Northbrook, IL	Apr 4, 2019	Jun 11, 2019	68	Certified
Software Engineer A-19079-83530	$105,329	Norhbrook, IL	Mar 20, 2019	May 15, 2019	56	Certified
Database Developer A-17032-97793	$88,649	Norhbrook, IL	Feb 1, 2017	Apr 20, 2017	78	Certified
Business Intelligence Engineer A-16356-83654	$91,797	Northbrook, IL	Dec 22, 2016	Mar 16, 2017	84	Certified-Expired

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