Question 1

Does Seoul Trading USA Co. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Seoul Trading USA Co. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 231 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 Seoul Trading USA Co., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 231 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 Seoul Trading USA Co.?

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 Seoul Trading USA Co.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Seoul Trading USA Co. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2018	3	3	227
2017	1	1	134
2016	3	3	185

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Account Manager A-18338-47893	$46,030	Englewood, NJ	Dec 5, 2018	Aug 1, 2019	239	Certified
Account Manager A-18276-25086	$46,030	Englewood, NJ	Oct 3, 2018	May 22, 2019	231	Certified
Korean Market Analyst A-18163-85823	$63,336	Englewood, NJ	Jun 12, 2018	Jan 9, 2019	211	Certified-Expired
Korean Market Analyst A-17265-90181	N/A	Englewood, NJ	Sep 28, 2017	Feb 9, 2018	134	Certified-Expired
Market Analyst A-16253-51096	$61,589	Englewood, NJ	Sep 21, 2016	May 30, 2017	251	Certified
Accounting Associate A-16232-44217	$43,930	Englewood, NJ	Sep 9, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	66	Certified-Expired
IT Specialist A-16039-70452	$48,901	Englewood, NJ	Feb 10, 2016	Oct 5, 2016	238	Certified-Expired

Seoul Trading USA Co. — Green Card PERM Data

Seoul Trading USA Co. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

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