Question 1

Does VIVA USA INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VIVA USA INC. 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 133 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 VIVA USA INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 133 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 VIVA USA 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.

Question 5

What is VIVA USA INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

VIVA USA INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2020	1	1	186
2018	2	2	104
2017	2	2	123

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Developer A-20125-49896	$81,931	Rolling Meadows, IL	May 18, 2020	Nov 20, 2020	186	Certified-Expired
Human Resource Specialist A-18144-79177	N/A	Rolling Meadows, IL	Jun 13, 2018	Aug 27, 2018	75	Certified
Scrum Master A-17236-79637	N/A	Rolling Meadows, IL	Jan 12, 2018	May 25, 2018	133	Certified
Lead Engineer A-17283-96656	N/A	Rolling Meadows, IL	Nov 15, 2017	Apr 16, 2018	152	Certified
Facilities Engineer/Structural Engineer A-17020-93423	$77,376	Rolling Meadows, IL	Jun 14, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	93	Certified

VIVA USA INC. — Green Card PERM Data

VIVA USA INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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