Question 1

Does ZEN Acupuncture, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ZEN Acupuncture, INC. has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 156 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 ZEN Acupuncture, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 156 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 ZEN Acupuncture, 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 ZEN Acupuncture, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ZEN Acupuncture, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	426
2021	2	2	143
2019	1	1	55
2018	1	1	123
2017	1	1	156
2016	1	1	245

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ACUPUNCTURISTS G-100-23215-238138	$45,760	Norco, CA	Aug 3, 2023	Dec 2, 2024	487	Certified - Expired
ACUPUNCTURIST ASSISTANTS G-200-23179-152369	$42,240	Norco, CA	Jun 28, 2023	Aug 1, 2024	400	Certified
ACUPUNCTURIST ASSISTANTS A-22164-71062	$34,611	NORCO, CA	Jan 4, 2023	Jan 31, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
ACUPUNCTURIST ASSISTANTS A-21056-55788	$30,867	NORCO, CA	Mar 24, 2021	Aug 17, 2021	146	Certified
ACUPUNCTURIST ASSISTANTS A-21055-55571	$30,867	NORCO, CA	Mar 24, 2021	Aug 11, 2021	140	Certified
STAFF ASSISTANT A-19162-16729	$25,709	NORCO, CA	Jun 26, 2019	Aug 20, 2019	55	Certified
Acupuncturist A-18298-33463	$57,970	Norco, CA	Nov 12, 2018	Mar 15, 2019	123	Certified-Expired
Acupuncturist Assistant A-17234-78798	N/A	Norco, CA	Sep 13, 2017	Feb 16, 2018	156	Certified-Expired
Acupuncturist Assistant A-16209-36527	$28,704	Norco, CA	Sep 6, 2016	May 9, 2017	245	Certified

ZEN Acupuncture, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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