Question 1

Does Visionworks sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Visionworks 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 252 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 Visionworks, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 252 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 Visionworks?

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 Visionworks's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Visionworks has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	3	3	0	0	267
2020	2	2	0	0	220

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
.Net Developer A-22061-18433	$105,000	San Antonio, TX	Apr 8, 2022	Jan 10, 2023	277	Certified-Expired
Automation Engineer, Software Quality Management A-22073-25180	$105,000	San Antonio, TX	Mar 21, 2022	Nov 28, 2022	252	Certified-Expired
.Net Developer A-22020-00761	$109,574	San Antonio, TX	Mar 2, 2022	Nov 28, 2022	271	Certified-Expired
Developer A-20287-10112	$85,675	San Antonio, TX	Oct 22, 2020	May 11, 2021	201	Certified
Developer A-20295-12137	$85,675	San Antonio, TX	Oct 21, 2020	Jun 16, 2021	238	Certified

Visionworks — Green Card PERM Data

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