Question 1

Does Software Associates Inc sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Software Associates 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 213 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 Software Associates Inc, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 213 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 Software Associates 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 Software Associates Inc's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Software Associates Inc has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	500
2021	1	1	365
2020	1	1	213
2019	1	1	71
2018	1	1	61

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Systems Analyst G-100-23254-336702	$97,000	North Potomac, MD	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 23, 2025	500	Certified - Expired
Technical Professional A-21265-48546	$117,000	Ellicott City, MD	Dec 1, 2021	Dec 1, 2022	365	Certified-Expired
Database Administrator (Oracle) A-20224-86900	$101,000	Ellicott City, MD	Sep 18, 2020	Apr 19, 2021	213	Certified
Systems Engineer A-19142-08652	$126,500	Clarksburg, MD	Jul 16, 2019	Sep 25, 2019	71	Certified
Technical Analyst A-18172-89202	N/A	Clarksburg, MD	Jul 13, 2018	Sep 12, 2018	61	Certified

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