Question 1

Does Hirsh / Bedner Associates sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hirsh / Bedner Associates has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 Hirsh / Bedner Associates, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 Hirsh / Bedner Associates?

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 Hirsh / Bedner Associates's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hirsh / Bedner Associates has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	1	0	1	62
2016	3	3	0	0	177

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Interior Hospitality Designer A-17027-96325	$55,310	Santa Monica, CA	Jan 27, 2017	Mar 30, 2017	62	Certified-Expired
Interior Hospitality Designer A-17011-89889	$55,310	Santa Monica, CA	Jan 27, 2017	Jan 27, 2017	0	Withdrawn
Interior Hospitality Designer A-16307-67513	$34,715	Santa Monica, CA	Nov 2, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	68	Certified-Expired
Interior Hospitality Designer A-16208-35900	$34,715	Santa Monica, CA	Aug 9, 2016	Mar 29, 2017	232	Certified-Expired
INTERIOR HOSPITALITY DESIGNER A-16200-33751	$34,715	Santa Monica, CA	Aug 9, 2016	Mar 29, 2017	232	Certified-Expired

Hirsh / Bedner Associates — Green Card PERM Data

Hirsh / Bedner Associates PERM & Green Card Filings

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