Question 1

Does Forrester Research sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Forrester Research has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 378 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 Forrester Research, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 378 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 Forrester Research?

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 Forrester Research's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Forrester Research has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	467
2022	3	3	344
2017	1	1	68

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Machine Learning Engineer G-100-24089-839870	$150,000	Cambridge, MA	Mar 29, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	495	Certified
DevOps Engineer II G-100-24089-839818	$135,304	Cambridge, MA	Mar 29, 2024	Jul 2, 2025	460	Certified
DevOps Engineer II G-100-24089-839755	$143,000	Cambridge, MA	Mar 29, 2024	Jul 9, 2025	467	Certified
Senior Software Engineer I A-22293-43294	$145,000	Cambridge, MA	Dec 22, 2022	Dec 1, 2023	344	Certified-Expired
Principal Analyst A-22306-50585	$195,000	Cambridge, MA	Dec 20, 2022	Nov 17, 2023	332	Certified-Expired
Technical Architect A-22230-08223	$143,710	Cambridge, MA	Nov 4, 2022	Nov 17, 2023	378	Certified-Expired
Principal Analyst, Enterprise Architecture A-17034-99169	$169,642	Cambridge, MA	Mar 10, 2017	May 17, 2017	68	Certified

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