Question 1

Does MLJ Contracting sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MLJ Contracting 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 459 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 MLJ Contracting, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 459 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 MLJ Contracting?

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 MLJ Contracting's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

MLJ Contracting has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	4	4	0	0	472
2022	1	1	0	0	397

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Project Engineer G-100-23263-360730	$178,194	Great Neck, NY	Sep 19, 2023	Jan 27, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
Field Engineer G-100-23263-360698	$86,757	Great Neck, NY	Sep 19, 2023	Jan 27, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
Project Scheduler Engineer G-100-23216-240628	$126,797	Great Neck, NY	Aug 4, 2023	Nov 5, 2024	459	Certified - Expired
Project Field Engineer A-23082-17312	$110,000	Great Neck, NY	Mar 29, 2023	May 3, 2024	401	Certified
Construction Engineer A-22298-45533	$120,300	Great Neck, NY	Dec 16, 2022	Jan 17, 2024	397	Certified-Expired

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