Question 1

Does THE OPTIONS GROUP, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE OPTIONS GROUP, INC. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 203 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 OPTIONS GROUP, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 203 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 OPTIONS GROUP, INC.?

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 OPTIONS GROUP, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

THE OPTIONS GROUP, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2020	2	2	0	0	207
2017	1	1	0	0	52

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
SR. BUSINESS ANALYST A-20241-93476	$61,672	NEW YORK, NY	Nov 3, 2020	May 25, 2021	203	Certified
SR. EXECUTIVE RECRUITER A-20238-91904	$91,749	NEW YORK, NY	Sep 17, 2020	Apr 15, 2021	210	Certified
SR. BUSINESS ANALYST A-17094-20606	$111,405	NEW YORK, NY	Apr 18, 2017	Jun 9, 2017	52	Certified

THE OPTIONS GROUP, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

THE OPTIONS GROUP, INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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