Question 1

Does Lotte Plaza Market sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lotte Plaza Market has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 419 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 Lotte Plaza Market, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 419 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 Lotte Plaza Market?

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 Lotte Plaza Market's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lotte Plaza Market has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	3	3	466
2022	1	1	287
2020	1	1	183

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Business Operations Research Analyst G-100-23229-272457	$113,000	Chantilly, VA	Aug 17, 2023	Nov 25, 2024	466	Certified - Expired
Business Operations Research Analyst G-100-23228-268506	$113,000	Chantilly, VA	Aug 16, 2023	Nov 26, 2024	468	Certified - Expired
Communication Designer G-100-23193-182566	$50,000	Jessup, MD	Jul 12, 2023	Sep 3, 2024	419	Certified
Operations Research Analyst A-22049-13386	$60,000	Jessup, MD	Mar 3, 2022	Dec 15, 2022	287	Certified-Expired
Management Analyst A-20350-33345	$76,200	Jessup, MD	Dec 21, 2020	Jun 22, 2021	183	Certified

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