Question 1

Does The City of Detroit sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The City of Detroit 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 512 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 City of Detroit, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 512 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 City of Detroit?

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 City of Detroit's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The City of Detroit has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Talent Development and Performance Management Analyst III G-100-23348-567974	$91,943	Detroit, MI	Dec 14, 2023	Apr 30, 2025	503	Certified
Senior Geographic Information Systems Support Technician G-100-23345-559016	$69,950	Detroit, MI	Dec 11, 2023	Apr 29, 2025	505	Certified
Senior Assistant Traffic Engineer G-100-23305-472159	$72,571	Detroit, MI	Nov 1, 2023	Apr 3, 2025	519	Certified - Expired
Senior Assistant Traffic Engineer G-100-23305-472155	$72,571	Detroit, MI	Nov 1, 2023	Apr 3, 2025	519	Certified - Expired

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