Question 1

Does Steven Douglas Associates, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Steven Douglas Associates, LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 267 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 Steven Douglas Associates, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 267 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 Steven Douglas Associates, 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 Steven Douglas Associates, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Steven Douglas Associates, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	497
2022	2	2	267
2016	1	1	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer, Financial Services G-100-24046-723565	$180,000	Sunrise, FL	Feb 15, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	497	Certified
Senior Software Engineer, Financial Services A-21250-40437	$180,000	Sunrise, FL	Mar 24, 2022	Nov 25, 2022	246	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer, Financial Services A-22006-94732	$186,000	Sunrise, FL	Feb 1, 2022	Nov 16, 2022	288	Certified-Expired
Java Developer A-16287-61326	$163,000	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Oct 13, 2016	Dec 23, 2016	71	Certified-Expired

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