Question 1

Does Cision US sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cision US has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 447 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 Cision US, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 447 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 Cision 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 Cision US's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cision US has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	463
2023	4	4	0	468
2019	1	1	0	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Data Scientist G-100-24289-407962	$160,000	Chicago, IL	Oct 15, 2024	Dec 4, 2025	415	Withdrawn
Software Engineer II G-100-24207-221850	$120,000	Chicago, IL	Jul 25, 2024	Nov 10, 2025	473	Certified
Staff Software Engineer G-100-24120-936646	$170,500	Chicago, IL	Apr 29, 2024	Jul 25, 2025	452	Certified
Salesforce Developer G-100-23345-558124	$102,690	Chicago, IL	Dec 11, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	486	Certified
Senior Manager, Marketing Analytics and Insights G-100-23276-407714	$135,000	Chicago, IL	Oct 3, 2023	Feb 27, 2025	513	Certified - Expired
Director - Assistant Controller G-100-23198-193179	$160,000	McLean, VA	Jul 17, 2023	Sep 18, 2024	429	Certified
Senior Manager, Engineering G-100-23192-180088	$135,000	Chicago, IL	Jul 11, 2023	Sep 25, 2024	442	Certified
QA Software Development Engineer, In Test A-19032-68811	$92,000	Chicago, IL	Feb 8, 2019	May 1, 2019	82	Certified

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