Question 1

Does Designer Brands, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Designer Brands, Inc. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 492 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 Designer Brands, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 492 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 Designer Brands, 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 Designer Brands, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Designer Brands, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	0	494
2023	5	5	0	0	433

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
QA Analyst G-100-24267-356729	$120,000	Columbus, OH	Sep 23, 2024	Jan 30, 2026	494	Certified
Digital Analyst G-100-24240-297010	$135,000	Columbus, OH	Aug 27, 2024	Dec 30, 2025	490	Certified
Sr. (IAM) Engineer G-100-24226-264666	$129,000	Columbus, OH	Aug 13, 2024	Dec 30, 2025	504	Certified
Senior Designer G-100-23341-550565	$112,299	New York, NY	Dec 7, 2023	Apr 17, 2025	497	Certified
Integration/ETL Developer G-100-23313-490360	$125,000	Columbus, OH	Nov 9, 2023	Mar 25, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Software Integration Manager A-23053-04820	$123,469	Columbus, OH	Feb 24, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	389	Certified-Expired
Integration Systems Administrator A-23053-04796	$123,469	Columbus, OH	Feb 24, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	389	Certified-Expired
Business System Analyst A-23053-04739	$88,566	Columbus, OH	Feb 22, 2023	Mar 20, 2024	392	Certified-Expired

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