Question 1

Does VML sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VML has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 475 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 VML, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 475 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 VML?

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 VML's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

VML has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	482
2023	4	4	476
2021	1	1	164
2017	1	1	68

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Director, Experience Design G-100-24102-876663	$99,694	Detroit, MI	Apr 11, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	482	Certified
Associate Director Experience Design G-100-23346-560030	$126,500	Detroit, MI	Dec 12, 2023	May 1, 2025	506	Certified
Brand Strategy Director G-100-23334-533803	$192,774	New York, NY	Nov 30, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	495	Certified
Senior Art Director G-100-23229-272341	$91,354	New York, NY	Aug 17, 2023	Dec 4, 2024	475	Certified - Expired
Technology Specialist G-100-23202-207033	$77,418	Atlanta, GA	Jul 21, 2023	Sep 17, 2024	424	Certified
Associate Director, Experience Design A-21008-40095	$131,092	Detroit, MI	Feb 19, 2021	Aug 2, 2021	164	Certified
Art Director A-17072-12726	$94,890	Kansas City, MO	Mar 16, 2017	May 23, 2017	68	Certified

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