Question 1

Does Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 382 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 Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 382 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 Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.?

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 Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	2	0	1	505
2023	2	2	0	0	382

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Principal G-100-24066-777219	$229,715	New York, NY	Mar 6, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	505	Certified
Principal G-100-24066-775618	$216,902	Houston, TX	Mar 6, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	505	Certified
Principal G-100-24064-768539	$185,000	New York, NY	Mar 4, 2024	Nov 26, 2024	267	Withdrawn
Data Scientist A-22349-74676	$130,000	New York, NY	Mar 20, 2023	Apr 4, 2024	381	Certified
Technical Architect A-23048-03190	$175,000	New York, NY	Mar 13, 2023	Mar 29, 2024	382	Certified-Expired

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. — Green Card PERM Data

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. PERM & Green Card Filings

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