Question 1

Does Government sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Government has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 213 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 Government, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 213 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 Government?

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 Government's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Government has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2020	3	3	0	258
2019	1	1	0	213
2018	2	2	0	206
2017	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
High School (grades 9-12) Social Studies Teacher (Eng/Spn) A-20090-36773	$60,985	Salem, OR	May 29, 2020	Oct 19, 2020	143	Certified-Expired
Bilingual (Spn/Engl) Elementary School Teacher (Grades 1-5) A-19254-56455	$49,971	Salem, OR	Jan 8, 2020	Nov 19, 2020	316	Certified-Expired
Bilingual (Spn/Eng) Elementary School Teacher (Grades 1-5) A-19253-56263	$54,806	Salem, OR	Jan 8, 2020	Nov 19, 2020	316	Certified-Expired
Bilingual (Spn/Eng) Elementary School Teacher (Grades K-5) A-18282-27162	$65,955	Salem, OR	Jan 15, 2019	Aug 16, 2019	213	Certified
Bilingual (Spn/Eng) Elementary School Teacher (Grades 1-5) A-18162-85201	$62,020	Salem, OR	Sep 5, 2018	Apr 9, 2019	216	Certified
Bilingual (SpnEng) Elementary School Teacher (Grade 1-5) A-18162-85278	$62,020	Salem, OR	Aug 31, 2018	Mar 15, 2019	196	Certified-Expired
Special Education Teacher (K-12) A-17186-59964	N/A	Salem, OR	Aug 18, 2017	Nov 20, 2017	94	Withdrawn

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