Question 1

Does Power Advocate, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Power Advocate, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 Power Advocate, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 Power Advocate, 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 Power Advocate, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Power Advocate, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	450
2019	1	1	69
2016	4	4	86

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Architect A-22179-79654	$155,900	Boston, MA	Jun 29, 2022	Sep 22, 2023	450	Certified
Software Developer A-19053-75962	$96,000	Boston, MA	Mar 5, 2019	May 13, 2019	69	Certified
Software Developer A-16231-43720	$93,520	Boston, MA	Aug 18, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Software Developer A-16231-43670	$93,520	Boston, MA	Aug 18, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Software Developer A-16231-43643	$93,520	Boston, MA	Aug 18, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Energy Business Analyst A-16165-20878	$100,000	Boston, MA	Jun 13, 2016	Oct 14, 2016	123	Certified-Expired

Power Advocate, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Power Advocate, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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