Question 1

Does WES sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WES 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 68 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 WES, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 WES?

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 WES's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

WES has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	437
2017	3	3	67
2016	1	1	68

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Manager, Digital Marketing Effectiveness A-22294-43916	$159,058	New York, NY	Nov 7, 2022	Jan 18, 2024	437	Certified-Expired
MARKETING MANAGER A-17086-17606	$147,243	NEW YORK, NY	Apr 28, 2017	Jun 23, 2017	56	Certified
QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST A-17048-04548	$84,198	NEW YORK, NY	Mar 17, 2017	May 24, 2017	68	Certified
QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST A-17048-04437	$84,198	NEW YORK, NY	Mar 7, 2017	May 24, 2017	78	Certified
QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST A-16293-63106	$84,198	NEW YORK, NY	Oct 20, 2016	Dec 27, 2016	68	Certified-Expired

WES — Green Card PERM Data

WES PERM & Green Card Filings

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