Question 1

Does Sovos Compliance, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sovos Compliance, LLC 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 204 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 Sovos Compliance, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 204 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 Sovos Compliance, LLC?

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 Sovos Compliance, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sovos Compliance, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	0	1	—
2022	1	1	0	318
2020	1	1	0	342
2018	1	1	0	90

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer G-100-23282-418212	$134,016	Wilmington, MA	Oct 9, 2023	Dec 20, 2023	72	Withdrawn
Solutions Architect A-22280-35620	$128,170	Wilmington, MA	Nov 15, 2022	Sep 29, 2023	318	Certified
Manager, Cloud Operations A-19351-96925	$188,427	Wilmington, MA	Jan 31, 2020	Jan 7, 2021	342	Certified-Expired
Senior Solutions Engineer A-18045-43387	N/A	Wilmington, MA	May 2, 2018	Jul 31, 2018	90	Certified

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