Question 1

Does DAVIDSON KEMPNER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DAVIDSON KEMPNER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 172 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 DAVIDSON KEMPNER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 172 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 DAVIDSON KEMPNER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT?

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 DAVIDSON KEMPNER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DAVIDSON KEMPNER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	4	4	430
2022	1	1	329
2020	1	1	196
2019	1	1	71
2018	1	1	78
2017	2	2	139
2016	2	2	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate, Risk Analyst G-100-23292-444252	$150,000	New York, NY	Oct 19, 2023	Feb 20, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
DEVELOPER G-100-23248-321526	$200,000	NEW YORK, NY	Sep 5, 2023	Dec 19, 2024	471	Certified - Expired
Research Associate A-23136-42876	$175,000	New York, NY	May 30, 2023	May 31, 2024	367	Certified
Risk Associate A-23011-86170	$125,000	New York, NY	Feb 7, 2023	Mar 4, 2024	391	Certified-Expired
Developer A-22237-12291	$225,000	New York, NY	Sep 23, 2022	Aug 18, 2023	329	Certified
Productivity Developer A-20308-15874	$200,000	Philadelphia, PA	Nov 5, 2020	May 20, 2021	196	Certified
Fund Accountant A-19050-74642	$100,000	New York, NY	Feb 26, 2019	May 8, 2019	71	Certified
DIRECTOR, FRONT OFFICE TECHNOLOGY A-18115-67643	N/A	NEW YORK, NY	May 22, 2018	Aug 8, 2018	78	Certified
Data Scientist A-17292-00458	N/A	New York, NY	Nov 13, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	147	Certified
Data Scientist A-17209-69378	N/A	New York, NY	Aug 9, 2017	Dec 18, 2017	131	Certified-Expired
Fund Accountant A-16235-45095	$82,500	New York, NY	Aug 31, 2016	Nov 4, 2016	65	Certified-Expired
Senior Developer A-16221-40255	$135,000	New York, NY	Aug 16, 2016	Nov 7, 2016	83	Certified-Expired

DAVIDSON KEMPNER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT — Green Card PERM Data

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