Question 1

Does Merchant LINK, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Merchant LINK, LLC has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 78 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 Merchant LINK, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 78 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 Merchant LINK, LLC?

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 Merchant LINK, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Merchant LINK, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	6	6	0	0	79
2016	2	2	0	0	61

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Systems Administrator IV A-17146-43359	$120,328	Silver Spring, MD	Jun 7, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	100	Certified
Software Testing Leader A-17117-30783	$109,928	Silver Spring, MD	May 2, 2017	Jul 18, 2017	77	Certified
Software Developer III A-17101-23581	$132,038	Silver Spring, MD	Apr 12, 2017	Jun 30, 2017	79	Certified
Software Developer III A-17072-12687	$132,038	Silver Spring, MD	Mar 30, 2017	May 16, 2017	47	Certified
Systems Analyst II A-17041-01617	$71,760	Silver Spring, MD	Feb 13, 2017	May 3, 2017	79	Certified
Systems Analyst III A-17030-96961	$84,118	Silver Spring, MD	Feb 9, 2017	May 11, 2017	91	Certified
Software Developer III A-16294-63496	$103,522	Silver Spring, MD	Oct 21, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	47	Certified-Expired
Software Developer III A-16243-47931	$121,701	Silver Spring, MD	Sep 7, 2016	Nov 21, 2016	75	Certified-Expired

Merchant LINK, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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