Question 1

Does S3 Group, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. S3 Group, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 405 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 S3 Group, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 405 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 S3 Group, 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 S3 Group, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

S3 Group, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	482
2022	1	1	0	340
2017	2	1	1	101

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Developers (Level II) G-100-24260-340367	$103,000	N/A	Sep 16, 2024	Feb 7, 2026	509	Certified
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER III G-100-24162-091554	$142,100	Duluth, GA	Jun 10, 2024	Sep 22, 2025	469	Certified
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER III G-100-24162-089994	$150,000	Duluth, GA	Jun 10, 2024	Sep 22, 2025	469	Certified
Software Developer (Level II) A-22300-46988	$137,000	Duluth, GA	Dec 3, 2022	Nov 8, 2023	340	Certified-Expired
Operations Research Analyst A-17163-49668	$55,000	Duluth, GA	Jun 12, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	101	Certified
Operations Research Analyst A-17158-47881	$55,000	Duluth, GA	Jun 8, 2017	Jun 12, 2017	4	Withdrawn

S3 Group, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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