Question 1

Does Upen Group Inc sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upen Group Inc has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 197 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 Upen Group Inc, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 197 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 Upen 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 Upen Group Inc's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Upen Group Inc has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	3	0	0	198
2018	2	2	0	0	127

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer A-20174-68207	$77,605	Irving, TX	Jun 22, 2020	Jan 6, 2021	198	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-20174-68163	$77,605	Irving, TX	Jun 22, 2020	Jan 5, 2021	197	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-20153-60353	$77,605	Irving, TX	Jun 1, 2020	Dec 17, 2020	199	Certified-Expired
Sr. Solution Architect A-18305-36164	$103,875	Irving, TX	Nov 1, 2018	Mar 14, 2019	133	Certified-Expired
Solution Architect A-18274-24037	$118,706	Irving, TX	Oct 3, 2018	Jan 31, 2019	120	Certified-Expired

Upen Group Inc — Green Card PERM Data

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