Question 1

Does Ross Stores, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ross Stores, Inc. has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 118 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 Ross Stores, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 118 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 Ross Stores, Inc.?

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 Ross Stores, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ross Stores, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2021	1	1	163
2020	2	2	196
2018	3	3	110
2017	1	1	162
2016	3	3	50

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Engineer II (Microsoft Windows Infrastructure) A-20309-16834	$169,562	Dubin, CA	Jan 20, 2021	Jul 2, 2021	163	Certified
Lead, IT Applications A-20273-05203	$130,000	Dublin, CA	Oct 11, 2020	May 4, 2021	205	Certified
Lead, IT Applications A-20118-47782	$144,040	Dublin, CA	May 15, 2020	Nov 17, 2020	186	Certified-Expired
Sr. IT Applications Analyst A-17320-11244	N/A	Dublin, CA	Mar 8, 2018	Jun 26, 2018	110	Certified
IT Manager II (Workforce Management Systems) A-17318-10325	N/A	Dublin, CA	Feb 23, 2018	May 29, 2018	95	Certified
IT Manager II A-18031-37611	N/A	Dublin, CA	Feb 8, 2018	Jun 13, 2018	125	Certified
IT Applications Project Lead-Corporate Apps A-17229-77001	N/A	Dublin, CA	Sep 19, 2017	Feb 28, 2018	162	Certified-Expired
IT Applications Lead – SOA Integration Job A-16263-53949	$186,722	Dublin, CA	Dec 30, 2016	Feb 9, 2017	41	Certified-Expired
Loss Prevention Business Intelligence Manager A-16232-44406	$78,520	Dublin, CA	Aug 30, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	50	Certified-Expired
IT Project Lead - Corporate Systems A-16211-37195	$125,455	DUBLIN, CA	Aug 25, 2016	Oct 21, 2016	57	Certified-Expired

Ross Stores, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Ross Stores, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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