Question 1

Does FINANCIAL ENGINES sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FINANCIAL ENGINES has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 75 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 FINANCIAL ENGINES, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 75 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 FINANCIAL ENGINES?

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 FINANCIAL ENGINES's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

FINANCIAL ENGINES has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	4	0	0	76
2016	8	8	0	0	99

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Product Manager A-17059-07595	$164,382	Sunnyvale, CA	Mar 10, 2017	May 22, 2017	73	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17031-97536	$118,471	Sunnyvale, CA	Feb 6, 2017	Apr 26, 2017	79	Certified
Software Engineer A-17023-93995	$102,149	Sunnyvale, CA	Jan 25, 2017	Aug 16, 2017	203	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17018-92378	$118,405	Sunnyvale, CA	Jan 24, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	52	Certified-Expired
Investment Management Researcher A-16308-68086	$130,000	Sunnyvale, CA	Nov 4, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	67	Certified-Expired
Product Manager A-16292-62950	$129,000	Sunnyvale, CA	Oct 25, 2016	Dec 28, 2016	64	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-16271-56848	$95,000	Phoenix, AZ	Sep 30, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	68	Certified-Expired
Data Engineer A-16266-55330	$164,382	Sunnyvale, CA	Sep 22, 2016	May 11, 2017	231	Certified
Software Engineer A-16252-50550	$117,222	Sunnyvale, CA	Sep 14, 2016	Nov 25, 2016	72	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-16207-35737	$89,140	Phoenix, AZ	Jul 29, 2016	Oct 14, 2016	77	Certified-Expired
Sr. Software Engineer A-16203-34828	$120,349	Sunnyvale, CA	Jul 28, 2016	Oct 18, 2016	82	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16004-56647	$119,350	Sunnyvale, CA	Jan 11, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	274	Certified-Expired

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