Question 1

Does The Korea Times sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Korea Times has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 113 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 Korea Times, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 113 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 Korea Times?

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 Korea Times's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Korea Times has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	399
2022	1	1	258
2020	2	2	234
2019	1	1	66
2018	1	1	101
2017	2	2	94
2016	2	2	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Graphic Designer G-100-23199-195544	$41,579	Los Angeles, CA	Jul 18, 2023	Aug 20, 2024	399	Certified
Graphic Designer A-22049-13651	$38,750	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 14, 2022	258	Certified-Expired
Media producer A-20214-83800	$57,741	Los Angeles, CA	Aug 1, 2020	Mar 22, 2021	233	Certified-Expired
Film Editor A-20160-62987	$115,149	Los Angeles, CA	Jul 31, 2020	Mar 23, 2021	235	Certified-Expired
Staff Writer A-19095-89633	$59,197	Los Angeles, CA	Apr 21, 2019	Jun 26, 2019	66	Certified
Media Software Engineer A-18290-30175	$71,531	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 11, 2018	Mar 22, 2019	101	Certified-Expired
Webmaster A-17206-67945	N/A	Los Angeles, CA	Aug 29, 2017	Dec 26, 2017	119	Certified-Expired
Graphic Designer A-17108-26170	$33,634	Los Angeles, CA	Apr 20, 2017	Jun 27, 2017	68	Certified
Reporter A-16338-76960	$29,848	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 7, 2016	Mar 24, 2017	107	Certified-Expired
Reporter A-16230-43577	$37,294	Los Angeles, CA	Aug 24, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	57	Certified-Expired

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