Question 1

Does Populous Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Populous Group 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 340 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 Populous Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 340 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 Populous Group?

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 Populous Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Populous Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	451
2023	1	1	407
2022	1	1	272
2016	1	1	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Architect G-100-24177-146765	$103,501	Kansas City, MO	Jun 25, 2024	Sep 19, 2025	451	Certified
Architectural Designer A-23061-07865	$101,691	Kansas City, MO	Apr 4, 2023	May 15, 2024	407	Certified
Architect A-22132-54322	$69,201	Kansas City, MO	May 20, 2022	Feb 16, 2023	272	Certified-Expired
Senior Architect Technician A-16313-69282	$56,690	Kansas City, MO	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 24, 2017	74	Certified-Expired

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