Question 1

Does Simpson Gumpertz & Heger sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Simpson Gumpertz & Heger has filed 28 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 24 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 369 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 Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 369 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 Simpson Gumpertz & Heger?

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 Simpson Gumpertz & Heger's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger has a 96% PERM approval rate across 28 total applications (24 certified, 1 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	0	1	2	—
2023	13	12	0	1	453
2022	3	3	0	0	342
2019	2	2	0	0	75
2018	1	1	0	0	117
2017	6	6	0	0	106

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Consultant G-100-24277-383273	$89,010	Newport Beach, CA	Oct 3, 2024	Feb 11, 2025	131	Withdrawn
Project Consultant G-100-24211-228107	$85,723	Atlanta, GA	Jul 29, 2024	Aug 20, 2025	387	Withdrawn
Project Consultant G-100-24054-744207	$102,918	Waltham, MA	Feb 23, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	507	Denied
Consulting Engineer G-100-23326-520255	$114,754	Chicago, IL	Nov 22, 2023	Apr 4, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Project Consultant G-100-23320-507537	$86,757	New York, NY	Nov 16, 2023	Apr 4, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Project Consultant G-100-23299-458196	$102,918	Waltham, MA	Oct 26, 2023	Feb 27, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Associate Project Consultant G-100-23258-352280	$88,250	Waltham, MA	Sep 15, 2023	May 20, 2024	248	Withdrawn
Associate Project Consultant G-100-23251-332474	$73,250	Waltham, MA	Sep 8, 2023	Feb 11, 2025	522	Certified - Expired
Associate Project Consultant G-100-23244-317207	$88,250	Waltham, MA	Sep 1, 2023	Feb 11, 2025	529	Certified - Expired
Associate Project Consultant G-100-23230-276602	$73,250	Waltham, MA	Aug 18, 2023	Nov 25, 2024	465	Certified - Expired
Senior Project Manager A-23060-07101	$128,960	New York, NY	Apr 13, 2023	May 3, 2024	386	Certified
Project Consultant A-23030-94612	$89,898	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 25, 2024	419	Certified
Consulting Engineer - Building Technology A-22305-49844	$97,939	New York, NY	Feb 24, 2023	Mar 22, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Consulting Engineer A-23012-86498	$115,357	Washington, DC	Feb 8, 2023	Mar 8, 2024	394	Certified-Expired
Consulting Engineer A-22362-79907	$120,266	Houston, TX	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Consulting Engineer A-22293-43078	$113,256	Waltham, MA	Jan 10, 2023	Feb 16, 2024	402	Certified-Expired
Project Consultant A-22304-48816	$97,614	Waltham, MA	Dec 13, 2022	Nov 29, 2023	351	Certified-Expired
Associate Project Consultant A-22322-60065	$82,451	Chicago, IL	Dec 6, 2022	Nov 13, 2023	342	Certified-Expired
Project Consultant A-22287-39978	$86,320	Waltham, MA	Nov 28, 2022	Oct 20, 2023	326	Certified-Expired
Senior Staff I/II - Structures A-19154-12886	$93,475	Waltham, MA	Jul 2, 2019	Sep 6, 2019	66	Certified
Senior Staff I A-18361-56968	$123,282	Newport Beach, CA	Jan 31, 2019	Apr 24, 2019	83	Certified
Staff II - Structures A-17363-26169	N/A	Newport Beach, CA	Jan 25, 2018	May 22, 2018	117	Certified
Staff II - Structures A-17320-11458	N/A	Waltham, MA	Dec 12, 2017	May 11, 2018	150	Certified
Staff II - Structures A-17320-11415	N/A	Waltham, MA	Dec 12, 2017	May 7, 2018	146	Certified
Senior Staff - Structures A-17199-64728	N/A	Waltham, MA	Aug 2, 2017	Dec 6, 2017	126	Certified-Expired
Staff II, Structures A-17128-35205	$78,520	Waltham, MA	May 17, 2017	Aug 21, 2017	96	Certified
Computational Designer A-17067-10487	$76,960	Waltham, MA	Mar 22, 2017	May 18, 2017	57	Certified
Sr. Staff - Structures A-16335-75604	$121,597	Newport Beach, CA	Feb 22, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	62	Certified

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