Question 1

Does SMS EXPRESS LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SMS EXPRESS LLC has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 395 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 SMS EXPRESS LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 395 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 SMS EXPRESS 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 SMS EXPRESS LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SMS EXPRESS LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	4	4	0	0	405
2022	3	3	0	0	358

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
OPERATIONS MANAGER G-100-23171-127158	$46,000	ARLINGTON, TX	Jun 20, 2023	Aug 5, 2024	412	Certified
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER A-23136-43076	$67,000	ARLINGTON, TX	May 19, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	395	Certified
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC A-23088-20207	$51,000	ARLINGTON, TX	Apr 4, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	435	Certified
OPERATIONS MANAGER A-23079-15596	$46,000	ARLINGTON, TX	Mar 22, 2023	Apr 8, 2024	383	Certified
IT RESEARCH ANALYST A-22346-71955	$62,000	ARLINGTON, TX	Dec 15, 2022	Jan 16, 2024	397	Certified-Expired
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER A-22343-70934	$67,000	ARLINGTON, TX	Dec 12, 2022	Dec 4, 2023	357	Certified-Expired
OPERATIONS MANAGER A-22339-67418	$45,000	ARLINGTON, TX	Dec 6, 2022	Nov 29, 2023	358	Certified-Expired

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