Question 1

Does KHS USA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KHS USA 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 399 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 KHS USA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 KHS USA?

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 KHS USA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

KHS USA has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	0	483
2022	1	1	0	456
2020	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	99

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Field Service Technician II G-100-24050-730157	$75,000	Waukesha, WI	Feb 19, 2024	Jun 16, 2025	483	Certified
In-House Legal Counsel A-22159-68483	$104,000	Waukesha, WI	Jun 30, 2022	Sep 29, 2023	456	Certified
Mechatronic Technician A-20261-01038	$64,000	Waukesha, WI	Oct 9, 2020	Sep 15, 2021	341	Denied
Field Service Technician III A-18318-40983	$70,000	Waukesha, WI	Nov 14, 2018	Feb 21, 2019	99	Certified-Expired

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KHS USA PERM & Green Card Filings

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