Question 1

Does Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 19 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 239 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 Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 239 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 Cambridge Investment Research, 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 Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (19 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	5	5	431
2022	4	4	312
2021	1	1	167
2020	2	2	200
2019	2	2	63
2018	3	3	82
2016	2	2	204

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quality Assurance Automation Analyst II G-100-23297-452801	$80,029	Fairfield, IA	Oct 24, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	531	Certified
Software Developer II G-100-23212-227826	$108,172	Fairfield, IA	Jul 31, 2023	Sep 28, 2024	425	Certified
Software Developer III A-23094-22521	$120,098	Fairfield, IA	Apr 10, 2023	May 28, 2024	414	Certified
Software Developer III A-23080-16319	$112,674	Fairfield, IA	Mar 30, 2023	Apr 10, 2024	377	Certified
Quality Assurance Automation Analyst II A-23058-06367	$78,453	Fairfield, IA	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 12, 2024	406	Certified
Software Developer III A-22343-70988	$112,674	Fairfield, IA	Dec 12, 2022	Nov 15, 2023	338	Certified-Expired
Software Developer II A-22291-41503	$93,082	Faifield, IA	Oct 20, 2022	Sep 12, 2023	327	Certified
Software Developer II A-22214-98514	$79,690	Faifield, IA	Aug 8, 2022	Jun 5, 2023	301	Certified
Software Developer II A-22199-90079	$86,631	Faifield, IA	Jul 26, 2022	May 2, 2023	280	Certified
Software Developer II A-21025-45356	$77,003	Fairfield, IA	Jan 26, 2021	Jul 12, 2021	167	Certified
Quality Assurance Automation Analyst III A-20309-16855	$83,499	Fairfield, IA	Dec 14, 2020	Jun 14, 2021	182	Certified
Software Developer III A-20171-67633	$93,060	Fairfield, IA	Jul 24, 2020	Feb 26, 2021	217	Certified-Expired
Software Developer I A-19109-95406	$60,237	Fairfield, IA	May 8, 2019	Jun 25, 2019	48	Certified
Software Engineer A-19052-75335	$74,010	Fairfield, IA	Feb 24, 2019	May 13, 2019	78	Certified
Software Engineer A-18206-01286	$82,098	Norcross, GA	Sep 6, 2018	Nov 6, 2018	61	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Architect A-18155-82474	N/A	Fairfield, IA	Jun 4, 2018	Aug 14, 2018	71	Certified
Software Engineer A-18024-34461	N/A	Fairfield, IA	Jan 31, 2018	May 25, 2018	114	Certified
Software Engineer A-16189-29959	$111,384	Norcross, GA	Jul 12, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	239	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16106-97979	$63,000	Fairfield, IA	Apr 25, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	169	Certified-Expired

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