Question 1

Does Sharp Decisions, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sharp Decisions, Inc. has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 125 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 Sharp Decisions, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 125 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 Sharp Decisions, 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 Sharp Decisions, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sharp Decisions, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	380
2021	1	1	180
2020	1	1	230
2018	4	4	108
2017	2	2	113

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Forcepoint Business Analyst A-23044-00990	$134,222	New York, NY	May 24, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	380	Certified
Software Engineer A-21063-58371	$124,800	New York, NY	Mar 31, 2021	Sep 27, 2021	180	Certified
Data Management Software Developer A-20231-89309	$140,000	New York, NY	Sep 1, 2020	Apr 19, 2021	230	Certified
Sr. Software Engineer A-18241-12571	$117,624	New York, NY	Dec 27, 2018	Apr 4, 2019	98	Certified
Software Engineer A-18093-59004	N/A	New York, NY	May 25, 2018	Aug 15, 2018	82	Certified
Software Developer A-17332-14944	N/A	New York, NY	Feb 1, 2018	Jun 5, 2018	124	Certified
Sr. Java Developer A-17317-09745	N/A	New York, NY	Jan 18, 2018	May 23, 2018	125	Certified
Software Engineer A-17153-45784	N/A	New York, NY	Aug 7, 2017	Dec 27, 2017	142	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16280-59669	$118,560	New York, NY	Feb 1, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	83	Certified

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