Question 1

Does Software Specialists, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Software Specialists, INC. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 64 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 Specialists, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 64 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 Specialists, 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 Specialists, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Software Specialists, INC. has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2019	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	45
2017	2	2	0	111
2016	1	1	0	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer A-19126-01423	$99,944	Murrysville, PA	May 21, 2019	Jul 10, 2019	50	Denied
Database Administrator A-18231-09122	$89,066	Pittsburgh, PA	Aug 21, 2018	Oct 5, 2018	45	Certified-Expired
Software Development Engineer A-17188-60744	N/A	Monroeville, PA	Oct 13, 2017	Mar 20, 2018	158	Certified-Expired
Software Specialist - Java/J2EE A-16363-85282	$120,640	Cranberry Township, PA	Mar 13, 2017	May 16, 2017	64	Certified
Software Engineer - .NET Framework A-16266-55311	$100,000	Columbia, SC	Dec 12, 2016	Feb 23, 2017	73	Certified-Expired

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