Question 1

Does Sierra-Cedar, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sierra-Cedar, LLC has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 104 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 Sierra-Cedar, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 104 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 Sierra-Cedar, LLC?

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 Sierra-Cedar, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sierra-Cedar, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	7	7	0	0	94
2016	6	6	0	0	101

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
PeopleSoft Finance Application Support Specialist A-17153-45737	$170,000	Alpharetta, GA	Jun 2, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	104	Certified
PeopleSoft Finance Application Support Specialist A-17153-45701	$108,000	Alpharetta, GA	Jun 2, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	104	Certified
PeopleSoft Finance Application Support Specialist A-17152-45615	$108,000	Alpharetta, GA	Jun 2, 2017	Sep 18, 2017	108	Certified
Oracle/PeopleSoft Specialist A-17135-38556	$120,000	Alpharetta, GA	May 16, 2017	Aug 30, 2017	106	Certified
Database Administrator A-17108-26003	$115,000	Alpharetta, GA	Apr 25, 2017	Aug 18, 2017	115	Certified
Senior Technical Consultant A-17011-89935	$113,700	Alpharetta, GA	Jan 25, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	63	Certified-Expired
Senior Technical Consultant A-17011-89674	$113,700	Alpharetta, GA	Jan 25, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	63	Certified-Expired
PeopleSoft Administrator A-16257-51970	$115,000	Alpharetta, GA	Sep 21, 2016	Nov 23, 2016	63	Certified-Expired
PeopleSoft Administrator A-16256-51955	$115,000	Alpharetta, GA	Sep 21, 2016	Apr 26, 2017	217	Certified
Application Support Specialist A-16215-38254	$111,400	Alpharetta, GA	Aug 18, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Application Support Specialist A-16212-37555	$111,400	Alpharetta, GA	Aug 18, 2016	Oct 21, 2016	64	Certified-Expired
Windows Server Specialist A-16192-30895	$104,000	Alpharetta, GA	Jul 13, 2016	Feb 28, 2017	230	Certified-Expired
Sr. PeopleSoft Interaction Hub, Security and Integration Specialist A-16094-92234	$142,730	Alpharetta, GA	Apr 13, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	233	Certified-Expired

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