Question 1

Does RICARDO sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RICARDO has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 248 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 RICARDO, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 248 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 RICARDO?

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 RICARDO's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

RICARDO has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	379
2022	4	3	1	271
2017	3	3	0	65

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Consultant A-22159-68031	$135,000	Van Buren Charter Township, MI	Mar 21, 2023	Apr 3, 2024	379	Certified-Expired
Business Analyst A-22158-67513	$101,500	Van Buren Charter Township, MI	Jun 10, 2022	Mar 23, 2023	286	Certified-Expired
Application Engineer A-22088-32145	$84,032	Van Buren Charter Township, MI	Apr 1, 2022	Dec 8, 2022	251	Withdrawn
Project Engineer A-22087-31658	$92,500	Van Buren Charter Township, MI	Apr 1, 2022	Jan 9, 2023	283	Certified-Expired
Consultant A-22032-05736	$104,800	Van Buren Township, MI	Feb 11, 2022	Oct 13, 2022	244	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer - Engine Design A-17132-37745	$89,610	Van Buren Township, MI	May 12, 2017	Jul 13, 2017	62	Certified
Project Engineer A-17097-22109	$82,400	Van Buren Township, MI	Apr 7, 2017	Jun 7, 2017	61	Certified
Project Engineer-Powertrain Development A-17072-12921	$81,203	Van Buren Township, MI	Mar 14, 2017	May 23, 2017	70	Certified

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