Question 1

Does King County sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. King County 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 178 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 King County, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 178 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 King County?

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 King County's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

King County has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	432
2018	1	1	103
2017	1	1	156
2016	1	1	178

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Master Applications Developer G-100-23237-297378	$114,167	Seattle, WA	Aug 25, 2023	Oct 30, 2024	432	Certified - Expired
Master Applications Developer G-100-23237-297347	$114,167	Seattle, WA	Aug 25, 2023	Oct 30, 2024	432	Certified - Expired
Primary Care Progam Manager A-18341-49784	$98,051	Seattle, WA	Dec 13, 2018	Mar 26, 2019	103	Certified-Expired
Senior Applications Developer A-17277-94926	N/A	Seattle, WA	Oct 11, 2017	Mar 16, 2018	156	Certified-Expired
Oracle Master Database Administrator A-16256-51697	$97,345	Seattle, WA	Oct 21, 2016	Apr 17, 2017	178	Certified

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