Question 1

Does Jeff Pickering, CPA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jeff Pickering, CPA has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 Jeff Pickering, CPA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 Jeff Pickering, CPA?

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 Jeff Pickering, CPA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Jeff Pickering, CPA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	1	0	1	412
2018	2	2	0	0	68

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
International Accountant - Tax A-23030-95013	$87,568	Plano, TX	Feb 1, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	412	Certified-Expired
International Accountant - Tax A-23011-86116	$87,568	Plano, TX	Jan 30, 2023	Jan 30, 2023	0	Withdrawn
International Business and Tax Accountant A-18141-77628	$81,307	Plano, TX	Aug 27, 2018	Oct 25, 2018	59	Certified-Expired
Senior International Accountant A-18033-38890	N/A	Plano, TX	Apr 25, 2018	Jul 10, 2018	76	Certified

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