Question 1

Does GuruFocus sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GuruFocus has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 203 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 GuruFocus, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 203 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 GuruFocus?

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 GuruFocus's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GuruFocus has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	0	1	—
2020	1	1	0	203
2018	1	1	0	134

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quantitative Financial Manager G-100-23272-397209	$161,179	Plano, TX	Sep 29, 2023	Feb 6, 2025	496	Denied
Manager - Software Development A-20286-09738	$133,058	Plano, TX	Oct 15, 2020	May 6, 2021	203	Certified
Financial Quantitative Analyst A-17304-05275	N/A	Plano, TX	Jan 2, 2018	May 16, 2018	134	Certified

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