Question 1

Does World Resources Institute sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. World Resources Institute has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 226 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 Resources Institute, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 226 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 Resources Institute?

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 World Resources Institute's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

World Resources Institute has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	500
2022	2	2	251
2021	1	1	137
2020	5	5	222
2019	2	2	81
2018	2	2	231
2017	1	1	125

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Associate G-100-23249-323005	$50,000	Washington, DC	Sep 6, 2023	Feb 5, 2025	518	Certified - Expired
Associate II, Adaptation for Landscape Restoration G-100-23220-246254	$60,611	Washington, DC	Aug 8, 2023	Dec 2, 2024	482	Certified - Expired
Director, Global Operations and Program Management A-22056-16284	$144,113	Washington, DC	Mar 10, 2022	Nov 28, 2022	263	Certified-Expired
Accounting Manager A-21363-91712	$121,098	Washington, DC	Feb 7, 2022	Oct 4, 2022	239	Certified-Expired
Associate A-21008-40185	$87,214	Washington, DC	Mar 26, 2021	Aug 10, 2021	137	Certified
Associate II A-20307-15429	$67,101	Washington, DC	Nov 12, 2020	May 19, 2021	188	Certified
Associate II A-20231-89437	$84,000	Washington, DC	Sep 2, 2020	Apr 16, 2021	226	Certified
Operations Manager A-20226-87988	$71,510	Washington, DC	Aug 24, 2020	Apr 16, 2021	235	Certified
Transportation Engineer (Research Lead) A-20225-87455	$86,840	Washington, DC	Aug 24, 2020	Apr 16, 2021	235	Certified
Economist (Research Associate) A-20192-74964	$67,850	Washington, DC	Aug 18, 2020	Mar 31, 2021	225	Certified-Expired
Research Manager A-19053-75780	$96,806	Washington, DC	Mar 7, 2019	May 13, 2019	67	Certified
Senior Associate A-19017-63674	$101,480	Washington, DC	Jan 28, 2019	May 2, 2019	94	Certified
SENIOR MANAGER, GLOBAL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES A-18341-49482	$104,116	WASHINGTON, DC	Dec 6, 2018	Aug 2, 2019	239	Certified
MANAGER FOR GLOBAL RESULTS A-18232-09232	$88,650	WASHINGTON, DC	Aug 14, 2018	Mar 25, 2019	223	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate, Climate Program A-17195-63910	N/A	Washington, DC	Jul 18, 2017	Nov 20, 2017	125	Certified-Expired

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