Question 1

Does Merastar Insurance sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Merastar Insurance has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 489 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 Merastar Insurance, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 489 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 Merastar Insurance?

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 Merastar Insurance's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Merastar Insurance has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	6	5	1	490
2023	2	2	0	523
2022	2	2	0	351
2019	1	1	0	87

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Developer 3, Systems Software G-100-24323-483231	$122,400	Jacksonville, FL	Nov 18, 2024	Nov 18, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Developer 4 , Systems Software G-100-24054-742623	$128,000	Chicago, IL	Feb 23, 2024	Jun 25, 2025	488	Certified
Director, Informatica ETL Technical Lead G-100-24032-684927	$183,269	Chicago, IL	Feb 1, 2024	Jun 25, 2025	510	Certified
Developer 4, Systems Software G-100-24024-664457	$132,500	Jacksonville, FL	Jan 24, 2024	May 27, 2025	489	Certified
Systems Software, Developer 4 G-100-24023-660821	$129,314	Jacksonville, FL	Jan 23, 2024	May 27, 2025	490	Certified
Developer 5, Systems Software G-100-24018-650529	$130,000	Jacksonville, FL	Jan 18, 2024	May 23, 2025	491	Certified
Developer 4, Systems Software G-100-23354-582297	$129,314	Jacksonville, FL	Dec 20, 2023	Jun 18, 2025	546	Certified
Developer 3 - Systems Software G-100-23353-578768	$105,310	Birmingham, AL	Dec 19, 2023	May 1, 2025	499	Certified
Senior Manager - IT A-22300-47439	$164,611	Jacksonville, FL	Dec 28, 2022	Dec 22, 2023	359	Certified-Expired
Developer 4, Systems Software A-22196-89405	$115,000	Jacksonville, FL	Sep 13, 2022	Aug 22, 2023	343	Certified
Application Architect, IS A-18337-47445	$106,766	Jacksonville, FL	Feb 4, 2019	May 2, 2019	87	Certified

Merastar Insurance — Green Card PERM Data

Merastar Insurance PERM & Green Card Filings

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