Question 1

Does NERA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NERA has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 264 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 NERA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 264 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 NERA?

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 NERA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

NERA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	388
2024	3	3	468
2022	4	4	287
2021	1	1	143
2020	1	1	183
2018	2	2	117
2017	1	1	113

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Analyst G-100-25150-035371	$155,000	White Plains, NY	May 30, 2025	Jun 22, 2026	388	Certified
Consultant G-100-24355-561741	$136,000	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 21, 2026	487	Certified
Senior Consultant G-100-24158-081498	$210,000	Washington, DC	Jun 6, 2024	Sep 18, 2025	469	Certified
Senior Consultant G-100-24150-047047	$210,000	New York, NY	May 29, 2024	Aug 19, 2025	447	Certified
Associate Director A-22202-92107	$210,000	Washington, DC	Oct 28, 2022	Oct 10, 2023	347	Certified-Expired
Senior Consultant A-22189-85072	$200,000	New York, NY	Aug 25, 2022	Jun 13, 2023	292	Certified
Consultant A-22129-51985	$210,000	White Plains, NY	Jun 23, 2022	Feb 24, 2023	246	Certified-Expired
Consultant A-22084-30642	$150,000	New York, NY	May 6, 2022	Jan 25, 2023	264	Certified-Expired
Consultant A-20341-29567	$130,000	New York, NY	Feb 23, 2021	Jul 16, 2021	143	Certified
Consultant A-20261-00659	$125,000	Chicago, IL	Nov 19, 2020	May 21, 2021	183	Certified
Associate Director, Information Resources A-18276-24873	$144,500	New York, NY	Oct 22, 2018	Feb 5, 2019	106	Certified-Expired
Senior Analyst A-18276-24840	$110,000	New York, NY	Oct 11, 2018	Feb 15, 2019	127	Certified-Expired
Consultant A-17153-46139	N/A	White Plains, NY	Jul 13, 2017	Nov 3, 2017	113	Certified-Expired

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