Question 1

Does Recreational Equipment sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Recreational Equipment has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 265 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 Recreational Equipment, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 265 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 Recreational Equipment?

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 Recreational Equipment's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Recreational Equipment has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	511
2023	1	1	0	507
2022	4	4	0	265

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer G-100-24012-637822	$182,312	Sumner, WA	Jan 12, 2024	Jun 6, 2025	511	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-24010-629275	$182,312	Sumner, WA	Jan 10, 2024	Jan 12, 2024	2	Withdrawn
IT Functional Analyst G-100-23341-551335	$101,358	Sumner, WA	Dec 7, 2023	Apr 27, 2025	507	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-22203-93504	$162,510	Sumner, WA	Sep 12, 2022	Jul 31, 2023	322	Certified
Senior Digital Analyst-Test A-22095-36239	$119,475	Sumner, WA	Jun 28, 2022	Feb 10, 2023	227	Certified-Expired
Senior Performance Engineer A-22095-36233	$119,475	Sumner, WA	May 26, 2022	Jan 26, 2023	245	Certified-Expired
Lead Software Engineer A-22011-96426	$131,838	Sumner, WA	Mar 17, 2022	Dec 7, 2022	265	Certified-Expired

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