Question 1

Does Kwang Jin America sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kwang Jin America has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 155 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 Kwang Jin America, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 155 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 Kwang Jin America?

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 Kwang Jin America's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Kwang Jin America has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2022	3	3	0	275
2020	3	3	0	177
2019	1	1	0	81
2017	4	3	1	155
2016	3	3	0	75

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quality Engineer G-100-25139-992451	$73,500	Warren, MI	May 19, 2025	Nov 3, 2025	168	Withdrawn
Quality Manager A-22171-75154	$146,869	Warren, MI	Jul 22, 2022	May 4, 2023	286	Certified
IT Manager A-22165-71615	$165,381	Warren, MI	Jun 29, 2022	Mar 9, 2023	253	Certified-Expired
Maintenance Supervisor A-22110-43582	$93,000	Warren, MI	May 16, 2022	Feb 27, 2023	287	Certified-Expired
Quality Engineer A-20322-22245	$68,000	Warren, MI	Dec 15, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	182	Certified
Engineering Manager A-20318-20772	$123,968	Warren, MI	Nov 19, 2020	May 28, 2021	190	Certified
Sales Manager A-20106-43482	$89,752	Warren, MI	May 4, 2020	Oct 9, 2020	158	Certified-Expired
PURCHASING MANAGER A-19037-70600	$108,000	WARREN, MI	Feb 11, 2019	May 3, 2019	81	Certified
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER A-17313-08833	N/A	WARREN, MI	Nov 9, 2017	Apr 10, 2018	152	Certified
QUALITY ENGINEER A-17310-07203	N/A	WARREN, MI	Nov 6, 2017	Apr 10, 2018	155	Certified
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER A-17271-92970	N/A	WARREN, MI	Nov 6, 2017	Nov 9, 2017	3	Withdrawn
Project Engineer A-17279-95822	N/A	Warren, MI	Oct 31, 2017	Apr 4, 2018	155	Certified
DESIGN ENGINEER A-16344-79413	$63,000	WARREN, MI	Dec 21, 2016	Mar 6, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
DESIGN ENGINEER A-16344-79221	$63,000	WARREN, MI	Dec 21, 2016	Mar 6, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
MANAGEMENT ANALYST A-16343-78719	$57,000	WARREN, MI	Dec 16, 2016	Mar 3, 2017	77	Certified-Expired

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