Question 1

Does Ampersand sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ampersand has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 283 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 Ampersand, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 283 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 Ampersand?

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 Ampersand's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ampersand has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	387
2024	2	1	1	476
2023	1	1	0	437
2022	3	2	1	309
2020	2	2	0	206

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer G-100-25141-001357	$128,000	Chicago, IL	May 21, 2025	Jun 12, 2026	387	Certified
UI/UX Designer G-100-24113-910243	$115,000	New York, NY	Apr 22, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	476	Certified
UI/UX Designer G-100-24094-851952	$115,000	New York, NY	Apr 3, 2024	Apr 3, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Senior Cloud Engineer G-100-23195-189090	$151,125	New York, NY	Jul 14, 2023	Sep 23, 2024	437	Certified
Software Engineer A-22230-08328	$103,000	Chicago, IL	Oct 21, 2022	Sep 21, 2023	335	Certified
Data Scientist A-22181-81967	$148,000	New York, NY	Jul 28, 2022	Apr 13, 2023	259	Withdrawn
Data Engineer A-22109-42686	$160,000	New York, NY	May 17, 2022	Feb 24, 2023	283	Certified-Expired
Vice President of Production Management A-20194-75425	$231,088	New York, NY	Aug 6, 2020	Mar 18, 2021	224	Certified-Expired
Political Sales Planner A-20153-60269	$68,723	Bethesda, MD	Jun 3, 2020	Dec 7, 2020	187	Certified-Expired

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