Question 1

Does Sound OF HOPE Media Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sound OF HOPE Media Group has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 438 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 Sound OF HOPE Media Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 438 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 Sound OF HOPE Media Group?

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 Sound OF HOPE Media Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sound OF HOPE Media Group has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	0	515
2023	2	1	1	495
2018	1	1	0	54

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
TRANSLATOR G-100-24189-178248	$42,536	MIDDLETOWN, NY	Jul 7, 2024	Dec 4, 2025	515	Certified
AD SALES REPRESENTATIVE G-200-23260-353014	$49,109	MIDDLETOWN, NY	Sep 17, 2023	Jan 24, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
WEB DEVELOPER A-23026-93570	$87,901	MIDDLETOWN, NY	Mar 19, 2023	Apr 3, 2024	381	Denied
Translator A-18175-90228	N/A	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Jun 29, 2018	Aug 22, 2018	54	Certified

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Sound OF HOPE Media Group PERM & Green Card Filings

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