Question 1

Does NORC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NORC has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 397 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 NORC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 397 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 NORC?

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 NORC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

NORC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	495
2023	3	3	399
2022	2	2	473
2017	1	1	144
2016	1	1	77

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Statistician III G-100-24152-058750	$108,714	Chicago, IL	May 31, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	454	Certified
Senior Research Associate II G-100-24092-844240	$87,306	Bethesda, MD	Apr 1, 2024	Sep 19, 2025	536	Certified
Senior Research Associate I A-23123-36832	$68,099	Chicago, IL	May 19, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	395	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-23107-28179	$130,000	Chicago, IL	May 17, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	397	Certified
Principal Research Scientist A-23006-83638	$121,353	Chicago, IL	Jan 31, 2023	Mar 11, 2024	405	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-22278-33556	$115,414	Chicago, IL	Dec 19, 2022	Nov 16, 2023	332	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-22139-57806	$104,291	Chicago, IL	Jun 10, 2022	Feb 14, 2024	614	Certified-Expired
Sr. Research Methodologist I, Statistics and Methodology A-17321-11866	N/A	Chicago, IL	Dec 4, 2017	Apr 27, 2018	144	Certified
Senior Research Methodologist I A-16197-33176	$113,841	Chicago, IL	Aug 17, 2016	Nov 2, 2016	77	Certified-Expired

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