Question 1

Does IFM Investors (US) LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IFM Investors (US) LLC 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 IFM Investors (US) LLC, 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 IFM Investors (US) LLC?

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 IFM Investors (US) LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

IFM Investors (US) LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	467
2023	4	4	391
2018	1	1	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Associate G-100-24169-120462	$208,000	New York, NY	Jun 17, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	457	Certified
Associate G-100-24087-833272	$160,000	New York, NY	Mar 27, 2024	Jul 16, 2025	476	Certified
Vice President, Infrastructure Equity G-100-23270-386065	$162,000	New York, NY	Sep 27, 2023	Jan 6, 2025	467	Certified - Expired
Investment Director A-23132-41326	$249,000	New York, NY	May 31, 2023	May 30, 2024	365	Certified
Executive Director, Infrastructure A-23135-42178	$332,000	New York, NY	May 30, 2023	May 30, 2024	366	Certified
Executive Director, Commercial A-23067-09947	$279,000	New York, NY	May 18, 2023	May 30, 2024	378	Certified
Director, Asset Management North America, Infrastructure Team A-18149-80514	N/A	New York, NY	Jun 4, 2018	Aug 14, 2018	71	Certified

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