Question 1

Does Virginia Department of Transportation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Virginia Department of Transportation has filed 21 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 21 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 496 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 Virginia Department of Transportation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 496 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 Virginia Department of Transportation?

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 Virginia Department of Transportation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Department of Transportation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 21 total applications (21 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	7	7	508
2023	12	12	455
2022	1	1	362
2017	1	1	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Architect Engineer G-100-24309-450784	$79,373	Richmond, VA	Nov 4, 2024	Mar 17, 2026	498	Certified
Engineer Structure & Bridge G-100-24291-413659	$80,325	Staunton, VA	Oct 17, 2024	Mar 7, 2026	506	Certified
Data Scientist G-100-24291-413651	$121,119	Richmond, VA	Oct 17, 2024	Mar 7, 2026	506	Certified
Sr. Business Data Analyst G-100-24264-352887	$106,805	Richmond, VA	Sep 20, 2024	Feb 19, 2026	517	Certified
Architect Engineer I (working title Bridge Mgmt Eng) G-100-24240-296423	$65,458	Richmond, VA	Aug 27, 2024	Feb 2, 2026	524	Certified
Senior Planning and Data Specialist G-100-24099-863861	$86,359	Richmond, VA	Apr 8, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	485	Certified
Modeling Data Engineer G-100-24010-631193	$101,719	Richmond, VA	Jan 10, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	512	Certified
Architect/Engineer I G-100-23334-534352	$83,189	Suffolk, VA	Nov 30, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	498	Certified
Program Manager Project Controls G-100-23291-439773	$123,115	Suffolk, VA	Oct 18, 2023	Feb 28, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Hydraulic Engineer G-100-23272-395784	$84,170	Staunton, VA	Sep 29, 2023	Feb 6, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
GIS Technician G-100-23262-358490	$71,500	Richmond, VA	Sep 19, 2023	Feb 4, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Business Data Analyst G-100-23244-315477	$84,408	Richmond, VA	Sep 1, 2023	Feb 7, 2025	525	Certified - Expired
Senior Planning & Data Specialist G-100-23240-300711	$125,840	Richmond, VA	Aug 28, 2023	Dec 10, 2024	470	Certified - Expired
Program Analyst Sr. - Asset Management Division G-100-23235-288859	$118,094	Richmond, VA	Aug 23, 2023	Dec 4, 2024	469	Certified - Expired
Senior Engineer Project Manager A-23115-32880	$125,500	Fairfax, VA	May 8, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	396	Certified
Project Management Engineer A-23115-32794	$86,100	Staunton, VA	May 2, 2023	May 28, 2024	392	Certified
Architect Engineer A-23116-33360	$77,168	Richmond, VA	Apr 28, 2023	May 9, 2024	377	Certified
Research Scientist A-23039-98945	$91,310	Charlottesville, VA	Feb 14, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	394	Certified-Expired
Business Data Analyst A-23023-91485	$74,048	Richmond, VA	Jan 30, 2023	Mar 12, 2024	407	Certified-Expired
Architect/Engineer I (Engineer Land Use) A-22307-51236	$79,233	Williamsburg, VA	Nov 3, 2022	Oct 31, 2023	362	Certified-Expired
Engineer Operations A-17018-92249	$55,474	Richmond, VA	Jan 31, 2017	Apr 7, 2017	66	Certified

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