Question 1

Does Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 142 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 Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 142 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 Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors?

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 Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	383
2021	1	1	142
2016	1	1	77

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Manager A-23062-08141	$91,000	Boca Raton, FL	Mar 24, 2023	Apr 10, 2024	383	Certified
Associate (Financial Analyst) A-21028-46864	$121,910	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 23, 2021	Jul 15, 2021	142	Certified
Chef A-16257-52357	$43,950	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 15, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	77	Certified-Expired

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors — Green Card PERM Data

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