Question 1

Does KWC Partners, LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KWC Partners, LLP has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 273 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 KWC Partners, LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 273 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 KWC Partners, LLP?

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 KWC Partners, LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

KWC Partners, LLP has a 60% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (3 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2019	1	1	0	0	224
2017	3	2	1	0	259

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Staff Accountant A-19017-63573	$79,934	Englewood Cliffs, NJ	Jan 24, 2019	Sep 5, 2019	224	Certified
Accountant A-17352-22874	$96,574	Englewood Cliffs, NJ	Dec 27, 2017	May 14, 2019	503	Denied
Accountant A-17090-19528	N/A	Englewood Cliffs, NJ	May 10, 2017	Feb 7, 2018	273	Certified-Expired
Accountant A-17045-02920	N/A	Englewood Cliffs, NJ	Mar 17, 2017	Nov 17, 2017	245	Certified-Expired
Accountant A-15014-42220	$72,946	Englewood Cliffs, NJ	Jan 15, 2015	Mar 14, 2017	789	Denied

KWC Partners, LLP — Green Card PERM Data

KWC Partners, LLP PERM & Green Card Filings

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