Question 1

Does Population Services International sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Population Services International has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 134 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 Population Services International, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 134 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 Population Services International?

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 Population Services International's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Population Services International has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2021	1	1	141
2017	1	1	134
2016	1	1	53

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Deputy Director, Global Business Systems A-21053-54332	$122,491	Washington, DC	Mar 29, 2021	Aug 17, 2021	141	Certified
Director, Procurement and Logistics A-17216-72349	N/A	Washington, DC	Nov 28, 2017	Apr 11, 2018	134	Certified
Deputy Director, Global Commodities A-16312-68865	$128,086	Washington, DC	Dec 22, 2016	Feb 13, 2017	53	Certified-Expired

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