Question 1

Does Ardian US sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ardian US has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 444 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 Ardian US, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 444 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 Ardian US?

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 Ardian US's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ardian US has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	427
2024	2	2	461
2022	1	1	350

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Data Scientist G-100-25080-795498	$150,000	New York, NY	Mar 21, 2025	May 22, 2026	427	Certified
Senior Investment Manager, U.S. Co-Investments G-100-24128-968569	$160,000	New York, NY	May 7, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	461	Certified
Accountant G-100-24116-927905	$114,046	New York, NY	Apr 25, 2024	Jul 29, 2025	460	Certified
Director, Fund of Funds A-22273-31417	$227,850	San Francisco, CA	Nov 3, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	350	Certified-Expired

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