Question 1

Does Fitch Ratings sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fitch Ratings 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 457 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 Fitch Ratings, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 457 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 Fitch Ratings?

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 Fitch Ratings's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Fitch Ratings has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	0	0	473
2016	1	1	0	0	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Developer G-100-23272-398109	$145,250	Chicago, IL	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 14, 2025	473	Certified - Expired
Reporter, Special Situations G-100-23269-383066	$100,000	New York, NY	Sep 26, 2023	Jan 14, 2025	476	Certified - Expired
Senior Director, Software Engineering G-100-23227-264343	$226,000	Chicago, IL	Aug 15, 2023	Oct 28, 2024	440	Certified - Expired
Senior Java Developer A-16323-72888	$107,100	Chicago, IL	Dec 2, 2016	Feb 13, 2017	73	Certified-Expired

Fitch Ratings — Green Card PERM Data

Fitch Ratings PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

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