Question 1

Does Cutler Group, LP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cutler Group, LP has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 97 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 Cutler Group, LP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 97 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 Cutler Group, LP?

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 Cutler Group, LP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cutler Group, LP has a 90% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (9 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2021	1	1	0	140
2020	2	2	0	221
2019	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	62
2017	3	3	0	71
2016	2	2	0	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Hardware/FPGA Engineer A-21077-64158	$240,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 25, 2021	Aug 12, 2021	140	Certified
Quantitative Trading Analyst A-20227-88631	$130,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 10, 2020	Apr 21, 2021	223	Certified
Quantitative Trading Analyst A-20237-91393	$180,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 9, 2020	Apr 16, 2021	219	Certified
Hardware/FPGA Engineer A-19350-96291	$210,000	San Francisco, CA	Dec 20, 2019	Feb 10, 2021	418	Denied
Quantitative Analyst, Trading A-18260-19021	$130,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 18, 2018	Nov 19, 2018	62	Certified-Expired
Quantitative Analyst, Risk & Compliance A-17139-40816	$96,138	San Francisco, CA	Jun 6, 2017	Sep 22, 2017	108	Certified
Quantitative Analyst, Trading A-17069-12063	$105,144	San Francisco, CA	Mar 21, 2017	May 11, 2017	51	Certified
Systems Analyst A-17066-10348	$200,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 20, 2017	May 11, 2017	52	Certified
Quantitative Analyst, Trading A-16217-39342	$130,250	San Francisco, CA	Aug 15, 2016	Nov 7, 2016	84	Certified-Expired
Quantitative Analyst, Trading A-16217-39290	$130,250	San Francisco, CA	Aug 15, 2016	Nov 8, 2016	85	Certified-Expired

Cutler Group, LP — Green Card PERM Data

Cutler Group, LP PERM & Green Card Filings

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