Question 1

Does Open Systems, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open Systems, Inc. has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 Open Systems, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 Open Systems, Inc.?

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 Open Systems, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Open Systems, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	405
2024	1	1	501
2023	3	3	414
2017	7	7	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Test Engineer G-100-25134-975901	$118,500	Alpharetta, GA	May 14, 2025	Jun 23, 2026	405	Certified
Software Engineer G-100-24008-623960	$102,900	Alpharetta, GA	Jan 8, 2024	May 23, 2025	501	Certified
Software Engineer G-100-23193-183817	$136,900	Alpharetta, GA	Jul 12, 2023	Oct 2, 2024	448	Certified - Expired
GIS Analyst A-23103-26731	$71,000	Alpharetta, GA	May 9, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	395	Certified
Test Engineer A-22346-71555	$166,608,000	Alpharetta, GA	Jan 23, 2023	Feb 27, 2024	400	Certified-Expired
SQL Server DBA/Developer A-17045-02539	$71,500	Alpharetta, GA	Feb 28, 2017	Apr 18, 2017	49	Certified
Automotive Test Engineer A-17044-02207	$63,600	Alpharetta, GA	Feb 28, 2017	Apr 17, 2017	48	Certified
Software Engineer A-17046-03031	$63,600	Alpharetta, GA	Feb 16, 2017	Apr 18, 2017	61	Certified
Test Engineer A-17038-00063	$80,300	Alpharetta, GA	Feb 16, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	71	Certified
DVT Engineer A-17038-00110	$58,600	Alpharetta, GA	Feb 13, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	74	Certified
Test Engineer A-17038-00008	$80,300	Alpharetta, GA	Feb 13, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	74	Certified
Senior Programmer Analyst A-17004-86964	$77,917	Shakopee, MN	Feb 3, 2017	Apr 14, 2017	70	Certified

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