Question 1

Does Sepals sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sepals 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 178 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 Sepals, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 178 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 Sepals?

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 Sepals's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sepals has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2022	3	3	262
2019	2	2	64
2017	2	2	142
2016	1	1	122

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. QA Analyst I A-22102-39432	$120,000	Danbury, CT	Apr 12, 2022	Jan 11, 2023	274	Certified-Expired
Sr. QA Analyst I A-22102-39413	$120,000	Danbury, CT	Apr 12, 2022	Jan 11, 2023	274	Certified-Expired
Sr. QA Analyst I A-22007-95195	$120,000	Danbury, CT	Feb 11, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	237	Certified-Expired
Sr. Software Developer I A-19192-29556	$94,000	Danbury, CT	Jul 15, 2019	Sep 16, 2019	63	Certified
Sr. Software Developer I A-19143-09111	$94,000	Danbury, CT	Jun 25, 2019	Aug 29, 2019	65	Certified
Sr. Exstream Dialogue Developer I A-17060-08200	N/A	Danbury, CT	Mar 8, 2017	Oct 27, 2017	233	Certified-Expired
Sr. Exstream Dialogue Developer I A-16364-85523	$88,000	Danbury, CT	Feb 28, 2017	Apr 19, 2017	50	Certified
Lead Exstream Dialogue Developer A-16335-75504	$105,000	Danbury, CT	Dec 6, 2016	Apr 7, 2017	122	Certified

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