Question 1

Does Keystone Strategy sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Keystone Strategy has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 315 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 Keystone Strategy, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 315 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 Keystone Strategy?

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 Keystone Strategy's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Keystone Strategy has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	5	5	432
2022	1	1	239
2017	2	2	63
2016	2	2	80

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Economist G-100-23272-399735	$226,000	Boston, MA	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 13, 2025	472	Certified - Expired
Consultant II G-100-23248-320782	$175,350	Boston, MA	Sep 5, 2023	Jan 13, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
Sr. Engagement Manager A-23124-37878	$245,000	Boston, MA	May 11, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	391	Certified
Sr. Economist A-23104-27594	$226,000	New York, NY	May 2, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	398	Certified
Engagement Manager A-23005-82797	$226,600	Boston, MA	Jan 31, 2023	Mar 8, 2024	402	Certified-Expired
Consultant A-22035-07803	$167,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 10, 2022	Oct 7, 2022	239	Certified-Expired
Business Operations Manager A-17108-26463	$73,333	Boston, MA	Apr 28, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	46	Certified
Senior Technology Associate A-17065-09524	$133,333	Brisbane, CA	Mar 15, 2017	Jun 2, 2017	79	Certified
Consultant (Operations Research Analyst) A-16194-31913	$166,667	Brisbane, CA	Jul 25, 2016	Oct 5, 2016	72	Certified-Expired
Engineering Manager A-16175-25488	$180,000	Brisbane, CA	Jul 11, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	88	Certified-Expired

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