Question 1

Does World Journal LA, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. World Journal LA, LLC has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 234 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 World Journal LA, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 234 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 World Journal LA, LLC?

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. See the risk factors section above for World Journal LA, LLC's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is World Journal LA, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

World Journal LA, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	508
2023	3	3	421
2020	1	1	199
2017	4	4	130
2016	3	3	183

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Business Reporter G-100-24013-639753	$48,110	Monterey Park, CA	Jan 13, 2024	Jun 4, 2025	508	Certified
Reporter G-100-23269-381223	$35,131	Monterey Park, CA	Sep 26, 2023	Feb 7, 2025	500	Certified - Expired
Sports Reporter A-23130-40457	$48,110	Monterey Park, CA	May 31, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	378	Certified
Online Journalist A-23116-33772	$48,110	Monterey Park, CA	May 5, 2023	May 22, 2024	383	Certified
Reporter A-20132-52600	$49,046	Monterey Park, CA	Jun 1, 2020	Dec 17, 2020	199	Certified-Expired
Reporter A-17222-74644	N/A	Monterey Park, CA	Sep 6, 2017	Feb 5, 2018	152	Certified-Expired
Reporter A-17135-38676	N/A	Monterey Park, CA	Jun 25, 2017	Oct 25, 2017	122	Certified-Expired
Business Reporter A-17124-34073	N/A	Monterey Park, CA	Jun 13, 2017	Feb 12, 2018	244	Certified-Expired
Reporter A-17102-24368	$38,792	Monterey Park, CA	Apr 25, 2017	Jun 27, 2017	63	Certified
Business Reporter A-16204-35337	$38,854	Houston, TX	Aug 1, 2016	Mar 24, 2017	235	Certified-Expired
Journalist A-16190-30821	$37,294	Monterey Park, CA	Jul 25, 2016	Oct 13, 2016	80	Certified-Expired
Public Relations Specialist A-16146-14418	$40,747	Monterey Park, CA	Jun 28, 2016	Feb 16, 2017	233	Certified-Expired

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