Question 1

Does Lafayette Federal Credit Union sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lafayette Federal Credit Union 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 501 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 Lafayette Federal Credit Union, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 501 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 Lafayette Federal Credit Union?

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 Lafayette Federal Credit Union's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lafayette Federal Credit Union has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Financial Data Analyst G-100-23320-507275	$88,000	Rockville, MD	Nov 16, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Sr. Financial Accounting Specialist G-100-23320-506945	$88,000	Rockville, MD	Nov 16, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Sr. Financial Accounting Specialist G-100-23319-503539	$88,000	Rockville, MD	Nov 15, 2023	Apr 2, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Sr. Financial Specialist A-23088-19904	$82,000	Rockville, MD	May 3, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	398	Certified

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