Question 1

Does Korean American Times, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Korean American Times, Inc. 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 215 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 Times, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 215 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 Times, 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 Korean American Times, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Korean American Times, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	400
2020	1	1	378
2018	1	1	69
2017	1	1	62
2016	1	1	215

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Administrative Supervisor A-23107-28236	$77,314	Flushing, NY	May 1, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	400	Certified
Administrative Supervisor A-20160-62852	$71,968	Flushing, NY	Jun 8, 2020	Jun 21, 2021	378	Certified
Graphic Designer A-18178-91544	N/A	Flushing, NY	Jul 6, 2018	Sep 13, 2018	69	Certified
Business Reporter A-17125-34751	$50,128	Flushing, NY	May 12, 2017	Jul 13, 2017	62	Certified
Public Relations Specialist A-16148-15607	$54,954	Flushing, NY	May 27, 2016	Dec 28, 2016	215	Certified-Expired

Korean American Times, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Korean American Times, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

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