Question 1

Does The Standard sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Standard has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 466 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 The Standard, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 466 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 The Standard?

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 The Standard's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Standard has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	541
2023	1	1	0	0	391

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Infrastructure Systems Engineer G-100-24162-091006	$140,400	Portland, OR	Jun 10, 2024	Dec 3, 2025	541	Certified
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer A-22339-67749	$148,114	Portland, OR	Jan 18, 2023	Feb 13, 2024	391	Certified-Expired

The Standard — Green Card PERM Data

The Standard PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filing Risk Factors

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Jackson National Life Insurance

AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Ameritas Life Insurance

National Life Insurance

Symetra Life Insurance

PAN-AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?