Question 1

Does Cox Enterprises, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cox Enterprises, Inc. 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 364 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 Cox Enterprises, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 364 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 Cox Enterprises, 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. See the risk factors section above for Cox Enterprises, Inc.'s specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Cox Enterprises, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cox Enterprises, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	0	425
2021	1	1	0	0	129

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Enterprise Applications Engineer G-100-23318-499289	$136,822	Atlanta, GA	Nov 13, 2023	Mar 12, 2025	485	Certified - Expired
Lead Enterprise Applications Engineer A-23123-37255	$143,242	Atlanta, GA	May 31, 2023	May 29, 2024	364	Certified
Fleet Lead Data Engineer, Analytics A-21080-64564	$79,000	Atlanta, GA	Apr 19, 2021	Aug 26, 2021	129	Certified

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