Question 1

Does YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities?

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 YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	496
2023	1	1	0	0	498

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Teacher of the Visually Impaired G-100-24297-426838	$90,190	New York , NY	Oct 23, 2024	Feb 11, 2026	476	Certified
Behavior Support Assistant G-100-24235-286145	$46,800	New York, NY	Aug 22, 2024	Jan 20, 2026	516	Certified
Special Education Teacher G-100-23264-367085	$70,627	New York, NY	Sep 21, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	498	Certified - Expired

YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities — Green Card PERM Data

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