Question 1

Does OST, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OST, INC. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 201 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 OST, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 201 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 OST, 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 OST, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

OST, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	425
2021	1	1	155
2018	2	2	164

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
.NET DEVELOPERS G-100-23208-220959	$110,300	McLean, VA	Jul 27, 2023	Oct 24, 2024	455	Certified - Expired
.NET Developer A-23125-38369	$110,300	McLean, VA	May 9, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	394	Certified
SYSTEMS SPECIALIST A-21055-55387	$118,800	McLean, VA	Mar 8, 2021	Aug 10, 2021	155	Certified
QA Testers A-18222-06833	$96,600	McLean, VA	Sep 28, 2018	Apr 17, 2019	201	Certified
Systems Administrators A-18012-30870	N/A	McLean, VA	May 1, 2018	Sep 5, 2018	127	Certified

OST, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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