Question 1

Does Southpole sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southpole has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 228 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 Southpole, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 228 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 Southpole?

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 Southpole's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southpole has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	513
2020	1	1	195
2018	2	2	70
2017	1	1	260
2016	1	1	355

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Accounting Clerk G-200-23262-358156	$44,824	FORT LEE, NJ	Sep 19, 2023	Feb 13, 2025	513	Certified - Expired
Production Coordinator A-20150-60019	$54,766	Fort Lee, NJ	May 29, 2020	Dec 10, 2020	195	Certified-Expired
IT Help Desk A-18253-16495	$38,542	Fort Lee, NJ	Sep 10, 2018	Nov 2, 2018	53	Certified-Expired
Technical Designer A-18126-71915	N/A	Fort Lee, NJ	May 6, 2018	Jul 31, 2018	86	Certified
MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST A-17160-49150	N/A	FORT LEE, NJ	Aug 9, 2017	Apr 26, 2018	260	Certified
CLERK SPECIALIST A-16140-12051	$38,418	OAKLAND, NJ	Jul 23, 2016	Jul 13, 2017	355	Certified

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