Question 1

Does SES sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SES has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 346 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 SES, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 346 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 SES?

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 SES's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SES has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	498
2022	2	2	346
2019	1	1	47

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineer, Ground Terminal G-100-23347-563719	$78,603	Manassas, VA	Dec 13, 2023	Apr 24, 2025	498	Certified
Senior Solutions Engineer, Fixed Data A-22273-31251	$130,083	Miramar, FL	Dec 22, 2022	Dec 6, 2023	349	Certified-Expired
Engineer, Network Operations A-22272-30359	$108,150	Manassas, VA	Nov 8, 2022	Oct 16, 2023	342	Certified-Expired
Product Line Manager, Network Services A-19102-92068	$154,357	Manassas, VA	May 31, 2019	Jul 17, 2019	47	Certified

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