Question 1

Does Project Management Institute, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Project Management Institute, Inc. has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 384 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 Project Management Institute, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 384 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 Project Management Institute, 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 Project Management Institute, Inc.'s specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Project Management Institute, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Project Management Institute, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	502
2023	8	8	0	0	395

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Engineer II G-100-24285-402316	$168,854	Newtown Square, PA	Oct 11, 2024	Mar 5, 2026	510	Certified
Systems Architect G-100-24025-666637	$155,000	Newtown Square, PA	Jan 25, 2024	Jun 2, 2025	494	Certified
Application Developer G-100-23227-264936	$132,330	Newton Square, PA	Aug 15, 2023	Nov 29, 2024	472	Certified - Expired
Application Developer A-23145-47717	$132,330	Newtown Square, PA	May 25, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	384	Certified
Application Developer A-23145-47588	$132,330	Newtown Square, PA	May 25, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	384	Certified
Application Developer A-23145-47557	$132,330	Newtown Square, PA	May 25, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	384	Certified
Application Developer A-23129-39366	$132,330	Newtown Square, PA	May 25, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	384	Certified
DevOps Engineer II A-23129-39294	$132,330	Newtown Square, PA	May 25, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	384	Certified
Application Developer A-23110-30323	$132,330	Newtown Square, PA	May 25, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	384	Certified
DevOps Engineer II A-23090-21227	$132,330	Newtown Square, PA	May 25, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	384	Certified

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