Question 1

Does Korean American Family Services sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Korean American Family Services 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 274 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 Korean American Family Services, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 274 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 Korean American Family Services?

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 Korean American Family Services's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Korean American Family Services has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	490
2023	1	1	437
2022	1	1	274
2018	1	1	212
2017	1	1	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mental Health Counselor G-100-24031-681173	$51,355	Los Angeles, CA	Jan 31, 2024	Jun 4, 2025	490	Certified
Mental Health Counselor G-100-23227-266852	$51,355	Los Angeles, CA	Aug 15, 2023	Oct 25, 2024	437	Certified - Expired
Mental Health Counselor A-22074-25881	$48,000	LOS ANGELES, CA	Mar 15, 2022	Dec 14, 2022	274	Certified-Expired
Accountant A-18227-07983	$49,712	Los Angeles, CA	Aug 20, 2018	Mar 20, 2019	212	Certified-Expired
Mental Health Counselor A-17024-94771	$32,178	Los Angeles, CA	Jan 24, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	64	Certified-Expired

Korean American Family Services — Green Card PERM Data

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