Question 1

Does Validation Associates sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Validation Associates has filed 18 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 17 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 232 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 Validation Associates, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 232 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 Validation Associates?

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 Validation Associates's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Validation Associates has a 100% PERM approval rate across 18 total applications (17 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	7	7	0	387
2018	5	4	1	101
2017	3	3	0	131
2016	3	3	0	238

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
VALIDATION ANALYST/ENGINEER G-100-23181-159410	$112,757	Herndon, VA	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 7, 2024	404	Certified
VALIDATION ANALYST/ENGINEER G-100-23180-154848	$112,757	Herndon, VA	Jun 29, 2023	Jul 18, 2024	385	Certified
VALIDATION ANALYST/ENGINEER G-100-23180-154098	$112,757	Herndon, VA	Jun 29, 2023	Jul 18, 2024	385	Certified
VALIDATION ANALYST/ENGINEER G-100-23179-150733	$112,757	Herndon, VA	Jun 28, 2023	Jul 22, 2024	390	Certified
VALIDATION ANALYST/ENGINEER G-100-23179-150206	$112,757	Herndon, VA	Jun 28, 2023	Jul 18, 2024	386	Certified
VALIDATION ANALYST/ENGINEER G-100-23178-147385	$112,757	Herndon, VA	Jun 27, 2023	Jul 18, 2024	387	Certified
VALIDATION ANALYST/ENGINEER G-100-23177-144587	$112,757	Herndon, VA	Jun 26, 2023	Jul 22, 2024	392	Certified
Regulatory Affairs Analyst (Medical Devices) A-18163-85683	N/A	Herndon, VA	Jun 13, 2018	Aug 17, 2018	65	Certified
REGULATORY AFFAIRS ANALYST (MEDICAL DEVICES) A-18121-69878	N/A	Herndon, VA	May 8, 2018	Sep 18, 2018	133	Withdrawn
REGULATORY AFFAIRS ANALYST (MEDICAL DEVICES) A-18121-69844	N/A	Herndon, VA	May 7, 2018	Aug 13, 2018	98	Certified
Regulatory Affairs Analyst (Medical Devices) A-18121-69885	N/A	Herndon, VA	May 4, 2018	Jul 31, 2018	88	Certified
Validation Analyst/Engineer A-17356-24863	N/A	Herndon, VA	Jan 2, 2018	May 22, 2018	140	Certified
Validation Analyst/Engineer A-17355-24390	N/A	Herndon, VA	Dec 29, 2017	May 8, 2018	130	Certified
Validation Analyst/Engineer A-17354-23927	N/A	Herndon, VA	Dec 29, 2017	May 9, 2018	131	Certified
Validation Analyst/Engineer A-17354-23717	N/A	Herndon, VA	Dec 29, 2017	Aug 13, 2018	227	Certified
Validation Analysts/Engineer A-16191-30888	$104,395	Herndon, VA	Jul 18, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	233	Certified-Expired
Validation Analysts/Engineer A-16183-28608	$104,395	Herndon, VA	Jul 1, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	250	Certified-Expired
Validation Analysts/Engineer A-16175-25246	$104,395	Herndon, VA	Jun 29, 2016	Feb 15, 2017	231	Certified-Expired

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