Question 1

Does SmithGroup, Inc., subsidiary of SmithGroup sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SmithGroup, Inc., subsidiary of SmithGroup has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 435 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 SmithGroup, Inc., subsidiary of SmithGroup, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 435 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 SmithGroup, Inc., subsidiary of SmithGroup?

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 SmithGroup, Inc., subsidiary of SmithGroup's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SmithGroup, Inc., subsidiary of SmithGroup has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	3	0	3	—
2024	2	2	0	494
2023	7	7	0	466

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Architect (Licensed) G-100-25258-309339	$136,510	San Francisco, CA	Sep 15, 2025	Sep 15, 2025	0	Withdrawn
Architect (Licensed) G-100-25258-308531	$136,510	San Francisco, CA	Sep 15, 2025	Sep 15, 2025	0	Withdrawn
Electrical Engineer (non-licensed) G-100-25049-701981	$131,435	Houston, TX	Feb 18, 2025	Mar 21, 2025	31	Withdrawn
Architect (non-licensed) G-100-24100-868724	$87,693	Washington, DC	Apr 9, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	485	Certified
Mechanical Engineer II (non-licensed) G-100-24024-663653	$95,000	Phoenix, AZ	Jan 24, 2024	Jun 9, 2025	502	Certified
Mechanical Engineer (non-licensed) G-100-23269-380618	$110,000	Detroit, MI	Sep 26, 2023	Jan 28, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Structural Engineer (Licensed) G-100-23254-335261	$98,030	Detroit, MI	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 28, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Architect (non-licensed) G-100-23250-327008	$65,000	Dallas, TX	Sep 7, 2023	Jan 28, 2025	509	Certified - Expired
Senior Building Performance Analyst G-100-23192-179591	$144,373	San Francisco, CA	Jul 11, 2023	Sep 19, 2024	436	Certified
Electrical Engineer (non-licensed) G-100-23181-156766	$108,701	Dallas, TX	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 27, 2024	424	Certified
Architect (non-licensed) G-100-23172-131944	$80,000	San Diego, CA	Jun 21, 2023	Aug 27, 2024	433	Certified
Higher Education Design Strategist (non-licensed) A-23115-32755	$80,000	Detroit, MI	May 8, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	396	Certified

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