Question 1

Does Joster and Associates Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Joster and Associates Inc. 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 451 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 Joster and Associates Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 451 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 Joster and Associates 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 Joster and Associates Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Joster and Associates Inc. has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	451
2022	1	1	0	252
2021	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Caregiver G-200-24180-157343	$31,013	San Diego, CA	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 22, 2025	451	Certified
Caregiver G-200-24180-157338	$31,013	San Diego, CA	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 22, 2025	451	Certified
Cook,residential facility A-22046-11468	$41,766	SAN DIEGO, CA	Feb 15, 2022	Oct 25, 2022	252	Certified-Expired
Data Encoder A-21252-41599	$37,835	San Diego, CA	Nov 1, 2021	Oct 23, 2023	721	Denied

Joster and Associates Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Joster and Associates Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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