Question 1

Does Mace North America sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mace North America has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 390 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 Mace North America, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 390 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 Mace North 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 Mace North America's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Mace North America has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	0	395
2022	2	2	0	339
2020	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE MANAGER G-100-23175-141823	$178,194	NEW YORK, NY	Jun 24, 2023	Aug 8, 2024	411	Certified
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR A-23062-08150	$178,194	NEW YORK, NY	May 30, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	379	Certified
HEAD OF COST A-21322-75089	$210,000	NEW YORK, NY	Jul 11, 2022	Apr 25, 2023	288	Certified
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR A-22119-48172	$185,370	NEW YORK, NY	Apr 29, 2022	May 24, 2023	390	Certified
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR A-19302-76760	$157,000	ATLANTA, GA	Jan 16, 2020	Feb 10, 2021	391	Denied

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