Question 1

Does HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 143 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 HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 143 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 HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS?

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 HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2023	1	1	0	395
2018	1	1	0	127
2017	1	1	0	106

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Vice President G-100-25206-200820	$175,000	New York, NY	Jul 25, 2025	Dec 31, 2025	159	Withdrawn
Executive Director - Specialty Loan Fund A-23130-40266	$250,000	San Francisco, CA	May 19, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	395	Certified
Senior Lead Software Engineer A-18274-24180	$190,000	New York, NY	Nov 5, 2018	Mar 12, 2019	127	Certified-Expired
Vice President, Public Credit A-17157-47212	$155,000	New York, NY	Jun 7, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	106	Certified

HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS — Green Card PERM Data

HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

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