Question 1

Does J.D. Power sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. J.D. Power has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 376 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 J.D. Power, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 376 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 J.D. Power?

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 J.D. Power's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

J.D. Power has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2023	3	3	0	426
2020	1	1	0	230

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Product Designer - New Product Development G-100-25217-220863	$95,000	Troy, MI	Aug 4, 2025	Nov 11, 2025	99	Withdrawn
Lead Data Scientist G-100-23313-491435	$175,000	Westlake Village, CA	Nov 9, 2023	Apr 2, 2025	510	Certified - Expired
Software Engineer 3 A-23072-12135	$147,410	Westlake Village, CA	Apr 21, 2023	May 1, 2024	376	Certified
Software Engineer 3 A-23010-84958	$147,410	Westlake Village, CA	Feb 15, 2023	Mar 13, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Principal - Data Scientist A-20181-70876	$100,000	Westlake Village, CA	Jul 29, 2020	Mar 16, 2021	230	Certified-Expired

J.D. Power — Green Card PERM Data

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