Question 1

Does EmpowerID sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EmpowerID has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 386 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 EmpowerID, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 386 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 EmpowerID?

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 EmpowerID's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

EmpowerID has a 92.9% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (13 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	526
2023	3	3	0	394
2022	6	6	0	346
2018	2	2	0	90

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr Software Engineer G-100-24233-279827	$120,000	Dublin, OH	Aug 20, 2024	Jan 22, 2026	520	Certified
Sr. Software Engineer G-100-24221-254662	$120,000	Dublin, OH	Aug 8, 2024	Jan 22, 2026	532	Certified
SR SOFTWARE ENGINEER G-100-24141-015150	$268,553	Dublin, OH	May 20, 2024	Aug 18, 2025	455	Denied
Sr QA Engineer A-23111-31321	$77,000	Dublin, OH	May 24, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	379	Certified
Sr Software Engineer A-23040-99954	$130,000	Dublin, OH	Apr 4, 2023	May 1, 2024	393	Certified
Sr. Software Engineer A-22314-55449	$106,018	Dublin, OH	Jan 13, 2023	Feb 26, 2024	409	Certified-Expired
Sr QA Engineer A-22291-41413	$80,000	Dublin, OH	Dec 16, 2022	Jan 16, 2024	396	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-22301-48017	$120,000	Dublin, OH	Nov 29, 2022	Oct 27, 2023	332	Certified-Expired
Sr QA Engineer A-22175-78211	$91,749	Dublin, OH	Aug 4, 2022	Dec 19, 2023	502	Certified-Expired
Sr QA Engineer A-22166-72344	$91,749	Dublin, OH	Aug 3, 2022	May 18, 2023	288	Certified
Sr. Software Engineer A-22075-26305	$112,000	Dublin, OH	May 10, 2022	Feb 23, 2023	289	Certified-Expired
Sr. Software Engineer A-22034-07148	$112,000	Dublin, OH	Apr 18, 2022	Jan 12, 2023	269	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer, IAM A-18287-28854	$87,693	Dublin, OH	Oct 16, 2018	Jan 4, 2019	80	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer, IAM A-18284-28023	$87,693	Dublin, OH	Oct 15, 2018	Jan 23, 2019	100	Certified-Expired

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