Question 1

Does RIOS sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RIOS 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 497 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 RIOS, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 497 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 RIOS?

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 RIOS's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

RIOS has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	7	6	0	1	497
2022	1	1	0	0	477

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Landscape Designer G-100-24306-448849	$77,418	Los Angeles, CA	Nov 1, 2024	Mar 11, 2026	495	Certified
Designer G-100-24295-421867	$79,500	Los Angeles, CA	Oct 21, 2024	Mar 3, 2026	498	Certified
Designer G-100-24213-234595	$72,000	Los Angeles, CA	Jul 31, 2024	Dec 22, 2025	509	Certified
Senior Landscape Designer G-100-24212-230716	$85,779	Los Angeles, CA	Jul 30, 2024	Dec 17, 2025	505	Certified
Landscape Architect G-100-24173-138082	$120,619	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 21, 2024	Sep 30, 2025	466	Certified
Designer G-100-24156-069102	$70,000	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 4, 2024	Jun 20, 2024	16	Withdrawn
Landscape Designer G-100-24013-639627	$90,000	Los Angeles, CA	Jan 13, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	509	Certified
Project Director (Architect) A-22196-89485	$72,571	Los Angeles, CA	Jul 27, 2022	Nov 16, 2023	477	Certified-Expired

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