Question 1

Does CIFC Asset Management LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CIFC Asset Management LLC 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 309 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 CIFC Asset Management LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 309 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 CIFC Asset Management LLC?

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 CIFC Asset Management LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CIFC Asset Management LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	479
2022	2	2	288
2016	1	1	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Vice President, Investor Solutions G-100-24192-185977	$133,000	New York, NY	Jul 10, 2024	Nov 7, 2025	485	Certified - Expired
Assistant Vice President/Associate, Middle Office G-100-24082-824957	$173,555	New York, NY	Mar 22, 2024	Jul 7, 2025	472	Certified
Structured Investment Analyst – CLOs and Structured Products A-22210-97422	$200,000	New York, NY	Sep 6, 2022	Jul 12, 2023	309	Certified
Executive Director A-22167-73524	$245,000	New York, NY	Jun 29, 2022	Mar 22, 2023	266	Certified-Expired
Senior Accountant A-16181-27540	$76,066	New York, NY	Nov 10, 2016	Jan 31, 2017	82	Certified-Expired

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