Question 1

Does Malone Bailey, LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Malone Bailey, LLP has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 159 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 Malone Bailey, LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 159 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 Malone Bailey, LLP?

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 Malone Bailey, LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Malone Bailey, LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	478
2020	1	1	159
2018	5	5	104
2017	2	2	194

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Audit Senior G-100-24213-234945	$75,296	Houston, TX	Jul 31, 2024	Nov 18, 2025	475	Certified
Audit Senior G-100-24213-234921	$75,296	Houston, TX	Jul 31, 2024	Nov 21, 2025	478	Certified
Audit Senior G-100-24212-232164	$75,296	Houston, TX	Jul 30, 2024	Nov 21, 2025	479	Certified
SEC Audit Senior A-20063-25843	$69,014	Houston, TX	Apr 30, 2020	Oct 6, 2020	159	Certified-Expired
SEC Audit Senior A-18316-40307	$70,658	Houston, TX	Nov 16, 2018	Feb 28, 2019	104	Certified-Expired
SEC Audit Senior A-18316-40301	$70,658	Houston, TX	Nov 16, 2018	Feb 28, 2019	104	Certified-Expired
SEC Audit Senior A-18316-40270	$70,658	Houston, TX	Nov 16, 2018	Feb 28, 2019	104	Certified-Expired
SEC Audit Senior A-18316-40257	$70,658	Houston, TX	Nov 16, 2018	Feb 28, 2019	104	Certified-Expired
SEC Audit Senior A-18310-38212	$70,658	Houston, TX	Nov 16, 2018	Feb 26, 2019	102	Certified-Expired
Audit Senior A-17117-31095	N/A	Houston, TX	May 12, 2017	Nov 22, 2017	194	Certified-Expired
Audit Senior A-17117-31056	N/A	Houston, TX	May 12, 2017	Nov 22, 2017	194	Certified-Expired

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