Question 1

Does Public Accounting FIRM sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Public Accounting FIRM has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 364 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 Public Accounting FIRM, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 364 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 Public Accounting FIRM?

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 Public Accounting FIRM's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Public Accounting FIRM has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
Staff Accountant A-22293-43075	$75,005	Burlington, MA	Dec 1, 2022	Nov 30, 2023	364	Certified-Expired
Staff Accountant A-22277-33298	$75,005	Burlington, MA	Nov 16, 2022	Oct 6, 2023	324	Certified-Expired
Staff Accountant A-22294-43724	$75,005	Burlington, MA	Nov 11, 2022	Jan 9, 2024	424	Certified-Expired

Public Accounting FIRM — Green Card PERM Data

Public Accounting FIRM PERM & Green Card Filings

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