Question 1

Does SM America, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SM America, LLC has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 267 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 SM America, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 267 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 SM America, 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 SM America, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SM America, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	507
2023	1	1	432
2022	1	1	279
2020	1	1	201
2017	2	2	197
2016	1	1	240

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Material Procurement Specialist G-100-24190-179289	$42,000	Opelika, AL	Jul 8, 2024	Dec 3, 2025	513	Certified
Material Procurement Specialist G-100-24182-163240	$42,000	Opelika, AL	Jun 30, 2024	Nov 12, 2025	500	Certified
Supply Management Specialist G-100-23202-205451	$46,000	Opelika, AL	Jul 21, 2023	Sep 25, 2024	432	Certified
Marketing Specialist A-22083-30138	$30,000	Opelika, AL	Apr 6, 2022	Jan 10, 2023	279	Certified-Expired
Marketing Specialist A-20262-01351	$31,500	Opelika, AL	Oct 21, 2020	May 10, 2021	201	Certified
Accoutant A-17345-19939	N/A	Opelika, AL	Dec 14, 2017	May 2, 2018	139	Certified
Cost Estimator A-17031-97095	N/A	Opelika, AL	Apr 5, 2017	Dec 15, 2017	254	Certified-Expired
Mechanical Engineering Technician A-16116-01310	$47,112	Opelika, AL	May 2, 2016	Dec 28, 2016	240	Certified-Expired

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