Question 1

Does The Fat Mermaid sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Fat Mermaid 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 429 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 The Fat Mermaid, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 429 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 The Fat Mermaid?

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 The Fat Mermaid's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Fat Mermaid has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Food and Beverage Server G-200-23280-416899	$28,558	Valdez, AK	Oct 6, 2023	Mar 4, 2025	515	Certified - Expired
Food and Beverage Server G-200-23219-244117	$28,912	Valdez, AK	Aug 7, 2023	Nov 12, 2024	463	Certified - Expired
Food and Beverage Server G-200-23217-241489	$28,912	Valdez, AK	Aug 4, 2023	Nov 12, 2024	466	Certified - Expired
Food and Beverage Server A-23149-48757	$28,558	Valdez, AK	May 30, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	378	Certified
Food and Beverage Server A-23140-45322	$28,558	Valdez, AK	May 20, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	388	Certified
Food and Beverage Server A-23130-40435	$28,558	Valdez, AK	May 12, 2023	Jun 10, 2024	395	Certified

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