Question 1

Does Paychex, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Paychex, INC. 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 71 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 Paychex, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 Paychex, 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 Paychex, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Paychex, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	64
2016	3	3	0	0	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Test Engineer III A-17104-25200	$70,325	Henrietta, NY	Apr 24, 2017	Jun 27, 2017	64	Certified
Database Administrator III A-16272-57190	$90,000	Rolling Meadows, IL	Dec 5, 2016	Feb 21, 2017	78	Certified-Expired
Developer III (Java /C#/SharePoint/Dataflux/HTML5) A-16264-54502	$82,597	Webster, NY	Nov 28, 2016	Jan 18, 2017	51	Certified-Expired
Database Administrator IV A-16256-51866	$86,871	Webster, NY	Oct 13, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	113	Certified-Expired

Paychex, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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