Question 1

Does 99 & Discount Depot sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 99 & Discount Depot has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 99 & Discount Depot, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 99 & Discount Depot?

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 99 & Discount Depot's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

99 & Discount Depot has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Cashier [Sales Attendant] G-200-23207-217283	$30,000	Bloomfield, NJ	Jul 26, 2023	Sep 23, 2024	425	Certified
Cashier [Sales Attendant] G-200-23204-208561	$30,000	Bloomfield, NJ	Jul 23, 2023	Sep 17, 2024	422	Certified
Cashier [Sales Attendant] G-200-23173-135154	$30,000	Bloomfield, NJ	Jun 22, 2023	Oct 17, 2024	483	Certified - Expired
Cashier [Sales Attendant] G-200-23173-135135	$30,000	Bloomfield, NJ	Jun 22, 2023	Oct 17, 2024	483	Certified - Expired
Cashier [Sales Attendant] G-200-23173-135117	$30,000	Bloomfield, NJ	Jun 22, 2023	Oct 17, 2024	483	Certified - Expired

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