Question 1

Does FTI Consulting (SC) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FTI Consulting (SC) has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 133 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 FTI Consulting (SC), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 133 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 FTI Consulting (SC)?

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 FTI Consulting (SC)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

FTI Consulting (SC) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	396
2018	1	1	126
2017	1	1	133

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Managing Director A-22343-70665	$226,500	New York, NY	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 20, 2024	396	Certified-Expired
Director A-18320-42198	$150,000	New York, NY	Dec 12, 2018	Apr 17, 2019	126	Certified
Director (Public Relations) A-17286-98368	N/A	New York, NY	Oct 30, 2017	Mar 12, 2018	133	Certified-Expired

FTI Consulting (SC) — Green Card PERM Data

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