Question 1

Does KJ USA INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KJ USA INC. 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 237 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 KJ USA INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 237 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 KJ USA 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 KJ USA INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

KJ USA INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	405
2021	1	1	135
2020	1	1	339
2018	1	1	76

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Production Engineer A-23018-88600	$65,000	Montgomery, AL	Mar 7, 2023	Apr 15, 2024	405	Certified
Operations Management Analyst A-21106-74911	$45,000	Montgomery, AL	Apr 25, 2021	Sep 7, 2021	135	Certified
Marketing/Business Development Manager A-20122-49357	$70,000	Montgomery, AL	Jul 19, 2020	Jun 23, 2021	339	Certified
IT SPECIALIST A-18107-64122	N/A	MONTGOMERY, AL	Apr 25, 2018	Jul 10, 2018	76	Certified

KJ USA INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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