Question 1

Does RTI International sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RTI International has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 109 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 RTI International, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 109 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 RTI International?

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 RTI International's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

RTI International has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	490
2017	2	2	97
2016	1	1	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Systems Programmer/Analyst 1 G-100-23293-445571	$58,000	Durham, NC	Oct 20, 2023	Feb 21, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Senior Systems Applications Administrator A-17318-10538	N/A	Research Triangle Park, NC	Nov 16, 2017	Apr 18, 2018	153	Certified
Salesforce Senior Programmer/Analyst A-17125-34799	$93,570	Research Triangle Park, NC	May 31, 2017	Jul 11, 2017	41	Certified
Research Health Outcomes Scientist 1 A-16158-18137	$99,021	Research Triangle Park, NC	Sep 15, 2016	Nov 18, 2016	64	Certified-Expired

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