Question 1

Does KKR Credit Advisors (US) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KKR Credit Advisors (US) has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 450 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 KKR Credit Advisors (US), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 450 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 KKR Credit Advisors (US)?

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 KKR Credit Advisors (US)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

KKR Credit Advisors (US) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	506
2023	1	1	394
2018	1	1	76

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Principal G-100-24065-773681	$185,000	New York, NY	Mar 5, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	506	Certified
Principal G-100-24065-773427	$190,357	New York, NY	Mar 5, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	506	Certified
ESG Engineer A-23024-92386	$120,000	New York, NY	Feb 28, 2023	Mar 28, 2024	394	Certified-Expired
Principal A-18243-13629	$275,000	New York, NY	Sep 19, 2018	Dec 4, 2018	76	Certified-Expired

KKR Credit Advisors (US) — Green Card PERM Data

KKR Credit Advisors (US) PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

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