Question 1

Does JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 418 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 JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 418 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 JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES?

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 JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	495
2023	2	2	418
2018	1	1	108

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Electrical Engineer G-100-24012-638018	$96,718	Newport News, VA	Jan 12, 2024	May 21, 2025	495	Certified
Staff Engineer II (Mechanical Engineer) G-100-23219-244344	$111,668	Newport News, VA	Aug 7, 2023	Oct 24, 2024	444	Certified - Expired
Safety Systems Electrical Engineer II A-23053-04910	$97,158	Newport News, VA	Mar 30, 2023	Apr 24, 2024	391	Certified
Staff Scientist II A-18046-44104	N/A	Newport News, VA	Mar 5, 2018	Jun 21, 2018	108	Certified

JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES — Green Card PERM Data

JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES PERM & Green Card Filings

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