Question 1

Does Ellington Management Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ellington Management Group has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 220 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 Ellington Management Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 220 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 Ellington Management Group?

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 Ellington Management Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ellington Management Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	2	2	262
2020	1	1	181
2017	1	1	75

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quantitative Developer A-22180-81312	$120,000	Old Greenwich, CT	Jul 13, 2022	Apr 3, 2023	264	Certified-Expired
Tax Manager A-22041-10261	$125,000	Old Greenwich, CT	Mar 9, 2022	Nov 23, 2022	259	Certified-Expired
Research Analyst A-20210-82146	$135,000	Old Greenwich, CT	Dec 17, 2020	Jun 16, 2021	181	Certified
Senior Quantitative Developer A-17067-10915	$150,000	Old Greenwich, CT	Mar 24, 2017	Jun 7, 2017	75	Certified

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