Question 1

Does US ARMY DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. US ARMY DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LA has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 169 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 US ARMY DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 169 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 US ARMY DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LA?

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 US ARMY DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

US ARMY DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LA has a 77.8% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (14 certified, 4 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	0	1	0	—
2016	17	14	2	1	161

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Foreign Language Instructor A-16169-23329	$47,030	Monterey, CA	Apr 17, 2017	Jun 26, 2017	70	Denied
Foreign Language Instructor A-16300-65377	$47,030	Monterey, CA	Oct 27, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	55	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16292-62980	$47,172	Monterey, CA	Oct 19, 2016	Dec 27, 2016	69	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16286-61036	$47,172	Monterey, CA	Oct 13, 2016	Jun 23, 2017	253	Certified
Foreign Language Instructor A-16217-39107	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Aug 8, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	72	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16216-38935	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Aug 8, 2016	Oct 21, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16088-90138	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Aug 8, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	98	Denied
Foreign Language Instructor A-16202-34425	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Jul 21, 2016	Jan 6, 2017	169	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16197-33217	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Jul 21, 2016	Oct 14, 2016	85	Denied
Foreign Language Instructor A-16189-30152	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Jul 21, 2016	Jan 6, 2017	169	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16190-30668	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Jul 13, 2016	Jan 6, 2017	177	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16153-16556	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Jul 13, 2016	Oct 12, 2016	91	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16190-30509	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Jul 12, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	181	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16189-30318	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Jul 12, 2016	Jan 6, 2017	178	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16169-23324	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Jul 1, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	250	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16166-21695	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Jun 14, 2016	Mar 28, 2017	287	Certified-Expired
Foreign Language Instructor A-16132-08676	$55,400	Monterey, CA	Jun 13, 2016	Feb 22, 2017	254	Withdrawn
Foreign Language Instructor Post Secondary A-16113-01128	$55,400	Monterey, CA	May 17, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	237	Certified-Expired
FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR POST SECONDARY A-12296-09417	$58,274	MONTEREY, CA	Nov 29, 2012	Aug 10, 2017	1,715	Denied

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