Question 1

Does OVE ARUP & PARTNERS PC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OVE ARUP & PARTNERS PC 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 77 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 OVE ARUP & PARTNERS PC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 OVE ARUP & PARTNERS PC?

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 OVE ARUP & PARTNERS PC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS PC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	69
2016	4	4	0	0	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Civil Engineer A-16351-81740	$92,100	New York, NY	Jan 10, 2017	Mar 20, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Senior Mechanical Engineer A-16246-49336	$112,000	New York, NY	Oct 7, 2016	Dec 23, 2016	77	Certified-Expired
Transportation Engineer A-16209-36299	$80,725	New York, NY	Aug 24, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	68	Certified-Expired
Bridge Engineer A-16209-36253	$64,200	New York, NY	Aug 8, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	84	Certified-Expired
Geotechnical Engineer A-16161-19880	$80,725	New York, NY	Jul 14, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	85	Certified-Expired

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