Question 1

Does ISPECIMEN INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ISPECIMEN INC. 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 244 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 ISPECIMEN INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 244 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 ISPECIMEN INC.?

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 ISPECIMEN INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

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 has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	411
2022	1	1	244
2021	1	1	159

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer A-22327-62696	$150,197	Lexington, MA	Feb 2, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	411	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-22137-56561	$111,779	Lexington, MA	Jun 24, 2022	Feb 23, 2023	244	Certified-Expired
AWS Solution Architect A-21068-59902	$111,000	Lexington, MA	Mar 17, 2021	Aug 23, 2021	159	Certified

ISPECIMEN INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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