Question 1

Does J. CREW sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. J. CREW has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 J. CREW, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 J. CREW?

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 J. CREW's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

J. CREW has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	3	3	0	0	66
2016	5	5	0	0	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
VBA/Excel Developer A-16335-75533	$131,997	New York, NY	Mar 9, 2017	May 8, 2017	60	Certified
Sr. Developer Analyst A-17047-04058	$124,987	New York, NY	Mar 3, 2017	May 11, 2017	69	Certified
Senior Database Administrator A-16351-81815	$117,270	New York, NY	Feb 14, 2017	Apr 21, 2017	66	Certified
Lead Engineer - Software A-16274-58096	$136,906	New York, NY	Oct 24, 2016	Dec 13, 2016	50	Certified-Expired
Sr. Developer/Systems Analyst A-16202-34428	$105,082	Lynchburg, VA	Sep 28, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	64	Certified-Expired
Basis Administrator A-16189-30148	$112,715	New York, NY	Aug 24, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	68	Certified-Expired
PI Developer A-16188-29752	$130,666	New York, NY	Aug 18, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Engineering Analyst A-16189-30320	$61,797	New York, NY	Jul 14, 2016	Oct 3, 2016	81	Certified-Expired

J. CREW — Green Card PERM Data

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