Question 1

Does SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 473 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 SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 473 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 SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS?

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 SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	473
2023	1	1	487
2016	1	1	220

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Client Care Coordinator G-100-24088-835674	$72,000	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 27, 2024	Jul 13, 2025	473	Certified
Behavioral Health Counselor (Bilingual-Korean speaking) G-100-23269-380017	$60,000	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 25, 2023	Jan 24, 2025	487	Certified - Expired
Social Worker A-16207-35569	$43,326	Los Angeles, CA	Jul 25, 2016	Mar 2, 2017	220	Certified-Expired

SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS — Green Card PERM Data

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