Question 1

Does Consumer Reports, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Consumer Reports, Inc. 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 322 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 Consumer Reports, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 322 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 Consumer Reports, Inc.?

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 Consumer Reports, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Consumer Reports, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	474
2022	1	1	322
2021	1	1	129
2018	1	1	95

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Director, Product Safety, Research and Testing G-100-23307-476805	$116,709	Yonkers, NY	Nov 3, 2023	Mar 24, 2025	507	Certified - Expired
Senior Data Scientist G-100-23233-281840	$116,549	Yonkers, NY	Aug 21, 2023	Nov 4, 2024	441	Certified - Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-22287-39611	$144,612	Yonkers, NY	Oct 24, 2022	Sep 11, 2023	322	Certified
Senior Database Administrator A-21081-64851	$130,000	Yonkers, NY	Apr 20, 2021	Aug 27, 2021	129	Certified
Lead Data Architect A-18044-43138	N/A	Yonkers, NY	Mar 23, 2018	Jun 26, 2018	95	Certified

Consumer Reports, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Consumer Reports, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

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