Question 1

Does Forbes Media sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Forbes Media has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 165 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 Forbes Media, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 165 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 Forbes Media?

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 Forbes Media's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Forbes Media has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	515
2022	1	1	350
2020	1	1	165
2017	1	1	58
2016	1	1	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Data Engineer G-100-23271-391686	$130,000	Jersey City, NJ	Sep 28, 2023	Feb 24, 2025	515	Certified - Expired
Senior Engineer A-22326-61750	$145,454	Jersey City, NJ	Dec 22, 2022	Dec 7, 2023	350	Certified-Expired
Senior Data Scientist A-20118-47308	$70,034	JERSEY CITY, NJ	May 11, 2020	Oct 23, 2020	165	Certified-Expired
Lead QA Engineer A-17044-02078	$71,781	Jersey City, NJ	Feb 27, 2017	Apr 26, 2017	58	Certified
Staff Writer A-16235-44851	$71,594	Jersey City, NJ	Aug 22, 2016	Nov 3, 2016	73	Certified-Expired

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