Question 1

Does Mercado Consultants, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mercado Consultants, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 204 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 Mercado Consultants, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 204 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 Mercado Consultants, 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 Mercado Consultants, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Mercado Consultants, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	457
2018	2	2	130
2017	1	1	146

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Structural Engineer G-100-23354-581648	$84,219	Columbia, MD	Dec 20, 2023	May 1, 2025	498	Certified
Civil Engineer A-23009-84178	$84,718	Ashton, MD	Jan 9, 2023	Feb 29, 2024	416	Certified-Expired
Civil Engineer 1 A-18228-08269	$59,093	Ashton, MD	Sep 27, 2018	Nov 21, 2018	55	Certified-Expired
Civil Engineer 1 A-18039-41326	$59,592	Ashton, MD	Mar 12, 2018	Oct 2, 2018	204	Certified-Expired
Civil Engineer 1 A-17240-80744	N/A	Ashton, MD	Sep 14, 2017	Feb 7, 2018	146	Certified-Expired

Mercado Consultants, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Mercado Consultants, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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