Question 1

Does ARGA Investment Management, LP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ARGA Investment Management, LP 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 272 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 ARGA Investment Management, LP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 272 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 ARGA Investment Management, LP?

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 ARGA Investment Management, LP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ARGA Investment Management, LP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	415
2022	1	1	272
2017	1	1	100

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Global Business Analyst A-22318-57185	$150,000	Stamford, CT	Jan 10, 2023	Feb 29, 2024	415	Certified-Expired
Research Associate A-22187-84251	$152,381	Stamford, CT	Jul 27, 2022	Apr 25, 2023	272	Certified
Global Research Associate A-17125-34957	$141,274	Stamford, CT	Jun 14, 2017	Sep 22, 2017	100	Certified

ARGA Investment Management, LP — Green Card PERM Data

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