Question 1

Does Oxfam-America, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Oxfam-America, Inc. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 456 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 Oxfam-America, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 456 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 Oxfam-America, 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 Oxfam-America, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Oxfam-America, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	421
2023	5	5	481
2016	2	2	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Program Advisor, Private Sector Dept G-100-25091-816965	$80,000	Boston, MA	Apr 1, 2025	May 27, 2026	421	Certified
Director of Gender Justice & Inclusion G-100-23305-469985	$187,500	Boston, MA	Nov 1, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	516	Certified - Expired
Senior Advisor, New Business Development G-100-23289-433129	$96,000	Boston, MA	Oct 16, 2023	Feb 18, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
Business Applications Manager G-100-23257-348202	$113,547		Sep 14, 2023	Jan 27, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Senior Evaluation and Learning Advisor G-100-23250-326625	$87,758		Sep 7, 2023	Jan 21, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Senior Financial Analyst A-23102-26253	$94,760	Boston, MA	May 12, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	392	Certified
Global Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager A-16228-42283	$118,206	Boston, MA	Sep 14, 2016	Nov 18, 2016	65	Certified-Expired
Senior Financial Analyst A-16131-07959	$70,921	Boston, MA	Jul 7, 2016	Oct 5, 2016	90	Certified-Expired

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