Question 1

Does Formerly Alternative Opportunities, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Formerly Alternative Opportunities, INC. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 434 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 Formerly Alternative Opportunities, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 434 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 Formerly Alternative Opportunities, 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. See the risk factors section above for Formerly Alternative Opportunities, INC.'s specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Formerly Alternative Opportunities, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Formerly Alternative Opportunities, INC. has a 40% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (2 certified, 3 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	437
2022	2	1	1	338
2020	1	0	1	—
2017	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Therapist G-100-25062-738236	$63,400	Tulsa, OK	Mar 3, 2025	May 14, 2026	437	Certified
Mental Health Therapist/Counselor A-22255-19734	$55,000	Tulsa, OK	Dec 15, 2022	Feb 22, 2024	434	Denied
Mental Health Therapist/Counselor A-22250-17592	$70,507	Tulsa, OK	Dec 13, 2022	Nov 16, 2023	338	Certified-Expired
Mental Health Therapist/Counselor A-20316-19590	$37,814	Tulsa, OK	Dec 30, 2020	Jan 11, 2023	742	Denied
Care Coordinator/Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager A-17016-91349	$36,000	Tulsa, OK	Feb 3, 2017	May 2, 2017	88	Denied

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