Question 1

Does VTS America Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VTS America Inc. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 400 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 VTS America Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 400 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 VTS America 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 VTS America Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

VTS America Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	457
2023	2	2	0	0	392

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Warehouse Manager G-100-24149-042852	$73,694	Buford, GA	May 28, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	457	Certified
Operations Director A-23145-47463	$110,906	Buford, GA	May 31, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	383	Certified
Technical and Production and Quality Manager A-22353-76343	$91,936	Buford, GA	Jan 26, 2023	Mar 1, 2024	400	Certified-Expired

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