Question 1

Does RMK Merrill Stevens LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RMK Merrill Stevens LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 328 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 RMK Merrill Stevens LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 328 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 RMK Merrill Stevens LLC?

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 RMK Merrill Stevens LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

RMK Merrill Stevens LLC has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	401
2022	1	1	0	340
2018	1	0	1	—
2016	1	1	0	316

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Line Supervisor A-22319-57778	$80,000	Miami, FL	Jan 25, 2023	Mar 1, 2024	401	Certified-Expired
Human Resources Manager A-22319-57620	$73,133	Miami, FL	Dec 2, 2022	Nov 7, 2023	340	Certified-Expired
Marine Project Engineer A-17347-21085	N/A	Miami, FL	Jan 8, 2018	Sep 10, 2018	245	Denied
Shipyard Supervisor A-16243-47774	$71,406	Miami, FL	Oct 12, 2016	Aug 24, 2017	316	Certified

RMK Merrill Stevens LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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