Question 1

Does LM Design Group, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LM Design Group, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 403 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 LM Design Group, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 403 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 LM Design Group, 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 LM Design Group, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

LM Design Group, Inc. has a 50% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (2 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	511
2022	1	0	1	—
2016	2	1	1	178

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Designer G-100-24243-306155	$50,000	Cathedral City , CA	Aug 30, 2024	Jan 23, 2026	511	Certified
Senior Designer A-22007-95023	$45,261	Cathedral City, CA	Mar 18, 2022	May 15, 2024	789	Denied
PROJECT DESIGNER A-16243-47854	$73,174	LOS ANGELES, CA	Sep 26, 2016	Mar 23, 2017	178	Certified-Expired
PROJECT DESIGNER A-15344-49219	$73,174	LOS ANGELES, CA	Jan 13, 2016	Nov 2, 2016	294	Denied

LM Design Group, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

LM Design Group, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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