Question 1

Does Certified Public Accounting sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Certified Public Accounting 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 109 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 Certified Public Accounting, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 109 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 Certified Public Accounting?

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 Certified Public Accounting's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Certified Public Accounting has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2021	1	1	0	181
2020	1	0	1	—
2019	1	1	0	99
2018	1	1	0	118

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Accountant A-21001-38292	$50,000	Pasadena, CA	Jan 2, 2021	Jul 2, 2021	181	Certified
Tax Accountant A-20366-38192	$50,000	Pasadena, CA	Dec 31, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	0	Withdrawn
Accountant A-18320-42411	$84,100	Pasadena, CA	Jan 24, 2019	May 3, 2019	99	Certified
Tax Accountant A-18046-44204	N/A	Pasadena, CA	Feb 16, 2018	Jun 14, 2018	118	Certified

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