Question 1

Does State of Washington Department of Ecology sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. State of Washington Department of Ecology 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 439 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 State of Washington Department of Ecology, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 439 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 State of Washington Department of Ecology?

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 State of Washington Department of Ecology's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

State of Washington Department of Ecology has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	1	1	0	489
2023	2	2	0	441

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Environmental Engineer G-100-25052-716180	$89,523	Lacey, WA	Feb 21, 2025	Mar 11, 2025	18	Withdrawn
Environmental Engineer G-100-24031-682818	$103,210	Lacey, WA	Jan 31, 2024	Jun 3, 2025	489	Certified
Environmental Engineer G-100-23272-399111	$90,624	Shoreline, WA	Sep 29, 2023	Feb 3, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
IT Application Development Supervisor - Journey A-23059-06729	$109,452	Lacey, WA	Apr 3, 2023	Apr 25, 2024	388	Certified

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