Question 1

Does W.G. Yates and Sons Construction sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. W.G. Yates and Sons Construction has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 428 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 W.G. Yates and Sons Construction, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 428 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 W.G. Yates and Sons Construction?

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 W.G. Yates and Sons Construction's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

W.G. Yates and Sons Construction has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	2	2	0	482
2023	1	1	0	401

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
BIM/VDC Project Manager G-100-25029-650421	$69,992	Biloxi, MS	Jan 29, 2025	Nov 4, 2025	279	Withdrawn
BIM/VDC Project Manager G-100-24151-052128	$72,093	Biloxi, MS	May 30, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	455	Certified
Senior Scheduler G-100-24018-648718	$150,000	Philadelphia, MS	Jan 18, 2024	Jun 10, 2025	509	Certified
Associate VDC Specialist A-23012-86801	$51,563	Biloxi, MS	Jan 23, 2023	Feb 28, 2024	401	Certified-Expired

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