Question 1

Does World Vision, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. World Vision, Inc. 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 125 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 Vision, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 125 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 Vision, Inc.?

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 Vision, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

World Vision, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2021	2	2	147
2018	2	2	111
2016	1	1	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Systems Administrator A-21111-76602	$85,000	Federal Way, WA	Apr 27, 2021	Sep 28, 2021	154	Certified
International Development Grant Proposal Analyst A-21076-63317	$70,000	Washington, DC	Mar 30, 2021	Aug 16, 2021	139	Certified
Drupal Systems Analyst I A-18297-32985	$94,000	Federal Way, WA	Nov 16, 2018	Feb 21, 2019	97	Certified-Expired
SharePoint Systems Analyst A-18030-37506	N/A	Federal Way, WA	Feb 8, 2018	Jun 13, 2018	125	Certified
Senior Technical Advisor-Infectious Diseases A-16302-66446	$100,000	Washington, DC	Dec 12, 2016	Feb 23, 2017	73	Certified-Expired

World Vision, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

World Vision, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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