Question 1

Does Initiative Media sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Initiative Media has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 477 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 Initiative Media, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 477 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 Initiative Media?

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 Initiative Media's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Initiative Media has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	508
2023	4	4	0	0	436

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Director, Analytics G-100-24132-984749	$120,037	Los Angeles, CA	May 10, 2024	Sep 30, 2025	508	Certified
Group Director, Client Solutions, Analytics G-100-23300-460004	$194,000	New York, NY	Oct 26, 2023	Mar 7, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Group Director, Audience Strategy G-100-23258-349848	$180,000	New York, NY	Sep 15, 2023	Jan 4, 2025	477	Certified - Expired
Manager, Business Intelligence & Accountability A-23058-06266	$120,000	New York, NY	Apr 24, 2023	May 3, 2024	375	Certified
Managing Director, Client Advice & Management A-22340-68199	$280,000	New York, NY	Jan 4, 2023	Jan 31, 2024	392	Certified-Expired

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Initiative Media PERM & Green Card Filings

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