Question 1

Does SJA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SJA has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 487 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 SJA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 487 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 SJA?

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 SJA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SJA has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (6 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	0	1	—
2024	2	2	0	0	501
2023	3	3	0	0	465
2022	1	0	1	0	—
2017	1	1	0	0	104

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sales Manager G-100-25139-989622	$75,000	Dadeville, AL	May 19, 2025	May 19, 2025	0	Withdrawn
Chief Executive Officer G-100-24182-163241	$195,000	Dadeville, AL	Jun 30, 2024	Nov 12, 2025	500	Certified
Purchasing Data Analyst G-100-24181-162572	$60,000	Dadeville, AL	Jun 29, 2024	Nov 12, 2025	501	Certified
Molding Technician G-200-23320-505417	$60,500	Dadeville, AL	Nov 15, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Molding Technician G-200-23320-505416	$60,500	Dadeville, AL	Nov 15, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Development Engineer A-22314-55617	$69,763	Dadeville, AL	Mar 23, 2023	Apr 18, 2024	392	Certified
Production Support Supervisor A-22276-32103	$65,624	Dadeville, AL	Oct 10, 2022	Jan 26, 2024	473	Denied
Industrial Mechanic A-17138-40268	$42,411	Dadeville, AL	Jun 2, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	104	Certified

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