Question 1

Does Westat sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Westat 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 88 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 Westat, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 88 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 Westat?

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 Westat's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Westat has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2020	1	1	228
2019	1	1	88
2016	1	1	43

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Statistician A-20206-80799	$110,801	Rockville, MD	Aug 14, 2020	Mar 30, 2021	228	Certified-Expired
Web Developer A-18348-52815	$73,902	Rockville, MD	Jan 28, 2019	Apr 26, 2019	88	Certified
Statistician A-16300-65512	$81,806	Rockville, MD	Nov 28, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	43	Certified-Expired

Westat — Green Card PERM Data

Westat PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Center for Strategic and International Studies

Cato Institute

Research Triangle Institute

Elanco US Inc.

CFAR

Climate Policy Initiative, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?