Question 1

Does NWEA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NWEA has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 132 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 NWEA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 132 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 NWEA?

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 NWEA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

NWEA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	399
2020	1	1	218
2019	1	1	84
2018	3	3	95

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Solutions Architect A-23060-07318	$158,550	Portland, OR	Mar 22, 2023	Apr 5, 2024	380	Certified
Software Engineer A-23059-06922	$104,381	Portland, OR	Mar 8, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	418	Certified
Senior Software Engineer for Integration A-20265-02234	$110,802	Portland, OR	Sep 21, 2020	Apr 27, 2021	218	Certified
Custom Reports Developer A-19029-67245	$108,070	Portland, OR	Feb 12, 2019	May 7, 2019	84	Certified
Senior Technical Product Manager A-18170-88373	$125,000	PORTLAND, OR	Nov 6, 2018	Mar 18, 2019	132	Certified-Expired
Research Scientist A-18135-75705	N/A	PORTLAND, OR	May 17, 2018	Aug 1, 2018	76	Certified
Performance Test Engineer A-18109-65603	N/A	Portland, OR	Apr 24, 2018	Jul 10, 2018	77	Certified

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