Question 1

Does Populus Financial Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Populus Financial Group has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 482 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 Populus Financial Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 482 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 Populus Financial 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 Populus Financial Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Populus Financial Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	10	10	0	0	468
2021	3	3	0	0	167

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Developer G-100-23365-600266	$139,464	Irving, TX	Dec 30, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	482	Certified
Software Developer G-100-23364-600116	$139,464	Irving, TX	Dec 30, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	482	Certified
Software Developer G-100-23364-600088	$139,464	Irving, TX	Dec 30, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	482	Certified
Software Developer G-100-23364-599834	$139,464	Irving, TX	Dec 29, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	483	Certified
Sr. Software Developer G-100-23364-599820	$140,000	Irving, TX	Dec 29, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	483	Certified
Software Developer G-100-23363-597691	$139,464	Irving, TX	Dec 28, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	484	Certified
Android Developer G-100-23348-568463	$155,000	Irving, TX	Dec 14, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	498	Certified
Sr. Software Development Engineer, Test Automation G-100-23272-399093	$125,000	Irving, TX	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 17, 2025	476	Certified - Expired
Sr. Performance Developer A-23046-02187	$126,542	Irving, TX	Mar 1, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	425	Certified
Accountant A-23041-00248	$82,000	Irving, TX	Feb 17, 2023	Mar 15, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Financial Analyst A-21074-62266	$71,947	Irving, TX	Mar 18, 2021	Sep 1, 2021	167	Certified
Senior Software Developer A-21011-41049	$120,000	Irving, TX	Jan 15, 2021	Jul 7, 2021	173	Certified
Senior Software Developer A-21011-40906	$120,000	Irving, TX	Jan 14, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	167	Certified

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