Question 1

Does THE Secret LAB sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE Secret LAB has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Secret LAB, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Secret LAB?

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 Secret LAB's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

THE Secret LAB has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	4	4	0	0	81
2017	2	2	0	0	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Animator, Category I – Digital Union A-18134-75279	$98,218	Burbank, CA	Jun 21, 2018	Aug 16, 2018	56	Certified
Animator, Category I – Digital Union A-18131-74636	$98,218	Burbank, CA	Jun 21, 2018	Aug 16, 2018	56	Certified
Effects Animator – Category I, Digital Union A-18046-44244	N/A	Burbank, CA	Mar 13, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	98	Certified
Effects Animator – Category I, Digital Union A-18046-44256	$98,218	Burbank, CA	Mar 8, 2018	Jun 28, 2018	112	Certified
Modeler A-17142-41556	N/A	Burbank, CA	Jun 26, 2017	Oct 24, 2017	120	Certified-Expired
Technical Director, Cat I Digital Union A-17039-00719	$95,500	Burbank, CA	Mar 29, 2017	May 11, 2017	43	Certified

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