Question 1

Does Meridian Cooperative, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Meridian Cooperative, Inc. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 455 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 Meridian Cooperative, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 455 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 Meridian Cooperative, 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 Meridian Cooperative, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Meridian Cooperative, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	0	1	—
2023	6	5	0	1	458

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Oracle Database Administrator G-100-25272-342683	$129,064	Atlanta, GA	Sep 29, 2025	May 13, 2026	226	Withdrawn
Developer II G-100-23293-445643	$102,877	Atlanta, GA	Oct 20, 2023	Mar 7, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Software Quality Assurance Analyst III G-100-23234-286480	$110,448	Atlanta, GA	Aug 22, 2023	Nov 19, 2024	455	Certified - Expired
Software Quality Assurance Analyst III G-100-23234-286346	$110,448	Atlanta, GA	Aug 22, 2023	Nov 20, 2024	456	Certified - Expired
Developer III G-100-23234-286104	$136,822	Atlanta, GA	Aug 22, 2023	Nov 20, 2024	456	Certified - Expired
Financial Service Analyst A-23033-96915	$83,000	Atlanta, GA	Feb 2, 2023	Mar 26, 2024	418	Certified-Expired
Financial Service Analyst A-23017-88310	$83,000	Atlanta, GA	Jan 19, 2023	Feb 2, 2023	14	Withdrawn

Meridian Cooperative, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Meridian Cooperative, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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