Question 1

Does SEA Island sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SEA Island has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 94 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 SEA Island, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 94 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 SEA Island?

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 SEA Island's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SEA Island has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sous Chef A-17165-50912	$44,803	Sea Island, GA	Jun 27, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	90	Certified
Sous Chef A-17165-50854	$44,803	Sea Island, GA	Jun 22, 2017	Sep 22, 2017	92	Certified
Sous Chef A-17165-50558	$44,803	Sea Island, GA	Jun 20, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	93	Certified
Sous Chef A-17165-50966	$44,803	Sea Island, GA	Jun 19, 2017	Sep 26, 2017	99	Certified
Sous Chef A-17165-50691	$44,803	Sea Island, GA	Jun 19, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	94	Certified
Sous Chef A-17165-50645	$44,803	Sea Island, GA	Jun 19, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	94	Certified
Sous Chef A-17164-50284	$44,803	Sea Island, GA	Jun 19, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	94	Certified
Chef De Cuisine A-17164-49990	$55,078	Sea Island, GA	Jun 19, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	94	Certified

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