Question 1

Does SGS sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SGS has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 149 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 SGS, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 149 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 SGS?

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 SGS's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SGS has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	2	2	348
2021	1	1	139
2018	1	1	51
2017	1	1	158
2016	1	1	93

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager, Quality Control A-22290-40548	$122,538	New York, NY	Nov 17, 2022	Dec 18, 2023	396	Certified-Expired
IT Business Analyst 2 A-22264-25573	$105,000	New York, NY	Sep 30, 2022	Jul 26, 2023	299	Certified
CGI Lighter A-21071-61584	$68,700	Birmingham, MI	Mar 30, 2021	Aug 16, 2021	139	Certified
Sr. VP - Operations Support Services A-18194-97143	$225,000	St. Louis, MO	Aug 22, 2018	Oct 12, 2018	51	Certified-Expired
Computer Generated Imagery Retouch Artist A-17262-88820	N/A	BIRMINGHAM, MI	Sep 21, 2017	Feb 26, 2018	158	Certified-Expired
Chief Marketing Officer A-16102-95610	$290,000	Louisville, KY	Jul 6, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	93	Certified-Expired

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