Question 1

Does SMS Group Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SMS Group Inc. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 Group Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 Group 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 SMS Group Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SMS Group Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	0	398
2023	2	2	0	0	504

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Multiple Openings) G-100-25143-012910	$88,899	Pittsburgh, PA	May 23, 2025	Jun 25, 2026	398	Certified
Level 2 Engineering Manager - Metallurgical G-100-23299-457811	$124,000	Pittsburgh, PA	Oct 26, 2023	Mar 7, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Product Specialist - Performance Modules G-100-23244-316487	$95,000	Pittsburgh, PA	Sep 1, 2023	Jan 23, 2025	510	Certified - Expired

SMS Group Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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