Question 1

Does Ernst & Young sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ernst & Young has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 394 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 Ernst & Young, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 394 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 Ernst & Young?

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 Ernst & Young's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ernst & Young has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	477
2023	3	3	369
2022	1	1	410

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Tax - Senior G-100-24191-183653	$44,300	Tamuning, GU	Jul 9, 2024	Nov 18, 2025	497	Certified
Senior Auditor (Assurance Senior) G-100-24143-025120	$46,800	Tamuning, GU	May 22, 2024	Aug 22, 2025	457	Certified
Senior Auditor (Assurance Senior), Japanese Business Client A-23009-84123	$43,202	Tamuning, GU	Mar 28, 2023	Apr 9, 2024	378	Certified
Senior Auditor (Assurance Senior) A-22327-62744	$43,200	Saipan, MP	Jan 5, 2023	Jan 9, 2024	369	Certified-Expired
Senior Auditor (Assurance Senior) A-22322-60236	$43,200	Saipan, MP	Jan 5, 2023	Jan 9, 2024	369	Certified-Expired
Senior Auditor (Assurance Senior) A-22322-60101	$43,200	Saipan, MP	Dec 15, 2022	Jan 29, 2024	410	Certified-Expired

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