Question 1

Does Southern Telecom Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southern Telecom Inc. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 545 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 Southern Telecom Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 545 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 Southern Telecom 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 Southern Telecom Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southern Telecom Inc. has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	545
2023	1	1	0	506
2021	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Packaging Designer G-100-24221-255660	$53,352	Brooklyn, NY	Aug 8, 2024	Feb 4, 2026	545	Certified
Quality Assurance Analyst G-100-23317-498925	$97,053	Brooklyn, NY	Nov 13, 2023	Apr 2, 2025	506	Certified - Expired
QA Analyst A-21313-70136	$67,766	BROOKLYN, NY	Dec 21, 2021	Oct 30, 2023	678	Denied

Southern Telecom Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Southern Telecom Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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