Question 1

Does Commonwealth Equity Services sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Commonwealth Equity Services has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 86 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 Commonwealth Equity Services, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 86 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 Commonwealth Equity Services?

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 Commonwealth Equity Services's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Commonwealth Equity Services has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	383
2021	1	1	159
2019	1	1	61
2018	2	2	84
2017	1	1	54

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior API Developer A-22349-74797	$150,197	Waltham, MA	May 5, 2023	May 22, 2024	383	Certified
IT Project Manager A-21005-38971	$120,000	Waltham, MA	Jan 29, 2021	Jul 7, 2021	159	Certified
Data Conversion Analyst A-19056-76443	$122,283	Waltham, MA	Mar 14, 2019	May 14, 2019	61	Certified
Chief Architect A-18165-86904	N/A	Waltham, MA	Aug 2, 2018	Sep 28, 2018	57	Certified
Software Developer A-18045-43381	N/A	Waltham, MA	Feb 20, 2018	Jun 11, 2018	111	Certified
Software Developer A-17004-86805	$108,000	Waltham, MA	Jan 29, 2017	Mar 24, 2017	54	Certified-Expired

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