Question 1

Does Seoul Trading, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Seoul Trading, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 396 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, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 396 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, 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 Seoul Trading, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Seoul Trading, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	497
2023	1	1	396
2017	1	1	205
2016	1	1	213

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Procurement Specialist G-100-24124-957090	$48,838	Santa Fe Springs, CA	May 3, 2024	Sep 3, 2025	488	Certified
Administrative Assistant G-200-24053-737841	$50,000	Santa Fe Springs, CA	Feb 21, 2024	Jul 11, 2025	506	Certified
Contract Administrator A-23019-89488	$54,621	Santa Fe Springs, CA	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 20, 2024	396	Certified-Expired
Market Analyst A-17024-94547	$65,125	Auburn, WA	Jan 28, 2017	Aug 21, 2017	205	Certified
Account Clerk A-16349-80623	$43,472	Auburn, WA	Dec 16, 2016	Jul 17, 2017	213	Certified

Seoul Trading, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Seoul Trading, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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