Question 1

Does Skill Buddy INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Skill Buddy INC. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 436 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 Skill Buddy INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 436 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 Skill Buddy 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 Skill Buddy INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Skill Buddy INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	489
2023	3	3	443
2019	1	1	76

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
SR. CLINICAL DATA MANAGER G-100-25009-607383	$153,566	CARY, NC	Jan 9, 2025	May 13, 2026	489	Certified
SR. STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER G-100-23269-381865	$98,654	CARY, NC	Sep 26, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
SR. SAS PROGRAMMER ANALYST G-100-23198-193613	$98,654	CARY, NC	Jul 17, 2023	Sep 25, 2024	436	Certified
SR. STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER A-23060-07046	$98,654	CARY, NC	May 3, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	400	Certified
SR. STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER A-19023-65353	$94,037	CARY, NC	Mar 1, 2019	May 16, 2019	76	Certified

Skill Buddy INC. — Green Card PERM Data

Skill Buddy INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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