Question 1

Does DOW Jones & Company, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DOW Jones & Company, 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 112 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 DOW Jones & Company, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 112 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 DOW Jones & Company, 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 DOW Jones & Company, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DOW Jones & Company, 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 has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	54
2016	4	4	0	0	111

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Reporter A-17109-26619	$74,171	New York, NY	May 19, 2017	Jul 12, 2017	54	Certified
Reporter [Tier 7] A-16347-79695	$115,000	New York, NY	Dec 12, 2016	Feb 24, 2017	74	Certified-Expired
Application Developer [App Dev Consultant, Tier 3] A-16203-34775	$90,000	New York, NY	Nov 4, 2016	Feb 24, 2017	112	Certified-Expired
Reporter A-16246-49385	$76,000	New York, NY	Sep 27, 2016	Feb 1, 2017	127	Certified-Expired
Application Architect [Application Architect, Tier 4] A-16267-55610	$100,000	New York, NY	Sep 23, 2016	Jan 31, 2017	130	Certified-Expired

DOW Jones & Company, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

DOW Jones & Company, INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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