Question 1

Does Valassis Communications, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Valassis Communications, Inc. has filed 23 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 23 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 114 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 Valassis Communications, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 114 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 Valassis Communications, 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. See the risk factors section above for Valassis Communications, Inc.'s specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Valassis Communications, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Valassis Communications, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 23 total applications (23 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	524
2023	2	2	403
2020	1	1	186
2019	1	1	77
2018	3	3	137
2017	11	11	112
2016	4	4	97

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
FP&A Manager (11307.51) G-100-24010-631516	$113,800	San Antonio, TX	Jan 10, 2024	Jun 17, 2025	524	Certified
Application Engineer A-23118-35081	$124,842	San Antonio, TX	May 18, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	391	Certified
Software Engineer A-23044-00812	$135,000	San Antonio, TX	Mar 8, 2023	Apr 25, 2024	414	Certified
Business Intelligence Developer A-20204-79629	$86,000	San Antonio, TX	Oct 26, 2020	Apr 30, 2021	186	Certified
Application Developer A-19003-58394	$80,704	Livonia, MI	Mar 12, 2019	May 28, 2019	77	Certified
Software Developer A-18030-37261	N/A	Windsor, CT	Apr 26, 2018	Jul 12, 2018	77	Certified
Data Engineer A-17345-19911	N/A	Windsor, CT	Feb 15, 2018	Jun 5, 2018	110	Certified
Software Developer A-17346-20755	N/A	Livonia, MI	Jan 9, 2018	Aug 20, 2018	223	Certified
Application Developer A-17307-06559	N/A	Livonia, MI	Nov 30, 2017	Apr 18, 2018	139	Certified
Applications Engineer A-17205-67626	N/A	Livonia, MI	Jul 31, 2017	Dec 1, 2017	123	Certified-Expired
Applications Engineer A-17157-47276	N/A	Livonia, MI	Jul 20, 2017	Nov 7, 2017	110	Certified-Expired
Applications Engineer A-17173-55174	$93,226	Windsor, CT	Jun 23, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	97	Certified
Applications Engineer A-17159-48532	$78,083	Livonia, MI	Jun 15, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	105	Certified
Applications Engineer A-17150-44417	$78,083	Livonia, MI	Jun 6, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	114	Certified
Application Engineer A-17102-24108	$80,891	Windsor, CT	May 17, 2017	Sep 8, 2017	114	Certified
Application Engineer A-17083-17248	$80,891	Windsor, CT	May 5, 2017	Jul 12, 2017	68	Certified
Application Engineer A-17102-23951	$80,891	Windsor, CT	May 2, 2017	Aug 29, 2017	119	Certified
Application Engineer A-17102-23903	$80,891	Windsor, CT	May 2, 2017	Aug 29, 2017	119	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17023-93753	$80,891	Windsor, CT	Feb 21, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	66	Certified
Software Developer A-16336-76041	$91,062	Windsor, CT	Dec 4, 2016	Mar 3, 2017	89	Certified-Expired
Software Developer A-16252-50884	$78,874	Windsor, CT	Oct 11, 2016	Feb 1, 2017	113	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Developer A-16239-46812	$78,874	Windsor, CT	Oct 5, 2016	Dec 12, 2016	68	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Developer A-16161-19863	$78,874	Windsor, CT	Jun 13, 2016	Oct 13, 2016	122	Certified-Expired

Valassis Communications, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Valassis Communications, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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