Question 1

Does LaBella Associates, D. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LaBella Associates, D. has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 228 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 LaBella Associates, D., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 228 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 LaBella Associates, D.?

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 LaBella Associates, D.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

LaBella Associates, D. has a 90.9% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (10 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	1	0	—
2023	3	2	0	1	383
2022	1	1	0	0	261
2020	2	2	0	0	249
2019	1	1	0	0	50
2018	3	3	0	0	108
2017	1	1	0	0	138

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Junior Civil Engineer G-100-24094-852922	$60,840	Rochester, NY	Apr 3, 2024	Aug 1, 2025	485	Denied
Junior Electrical Engineer G-100-23195-188600	$60,507	Rochester, NY	Jul 14, 2023	Aug 13, 2024	396	Withdrawn
Scheduler/Cost Controller (Civil Engineering) A-23110-30809	$85,699	Rochester, NY	May 22, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	380	Certified
Scheduler/Cost Controller (Engineering) A-22347-73297	$98,862	Rochester, NY	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	386	Certified-Expired
Project Manager A-22161-69683	$124,862	Binghamton, NY	Jul 27, 2022	Apr 14, 2023	261	Certified
Scheduler/Cost Controller A-20224-87032	$107,557	Rochester, NY	Oct 29, 2020	May 12, 2021	195	Certified
Civil Engineer A-20002-01621	$65,755	Charlotte, NC	Jan 30, 2020	Nov 27, 2020	302	Certified-Expired
Project Manager A-19156-14278	$96,000	Rochester, NY	Jun 18, 2019	Aug 7, 2019	50	Certified
Mechanical Project Engineer A-18047-44432	N/A	Rochester, NY	Mar 9, 2018	Jun 25, 2018	108	Certified
Project Scheduler/Controller A-18023-34047	N/A	Binghamton, NY	Feb 20, 2018	Jun 1, 2018	101	Certified
Energy Engineer A-18032-38632	N/A	Delmar, NY	Feb 9, 2018	Jun 8, 2018	119	Certified
Project Engineer: Substation and Utility Design A-17312-08323	N/A	Rochester, NY	Dec 21, 2017	May 8, 2018	138	Certified

LaBella Associates, D. — Green Card PERM Data

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