Question 1

Does Lazard Asset Management, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lazard Asset Management, LLC 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 257 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 Lazard Asset Management, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 257 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 Lazard Asset Management, LLC?

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 Lazard Asset Management, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lazard Asset Management, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	499
2022	1	1	257
2016	1	1	62

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Portfolio Analyst G-100-23298-455152	$144,000	New York, NY	Oct 25, 2023	Mar 7, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Client Experience UX Web Developer A-22103-40279	$125,000	New York, NY	May 11, 2022	Jan 23, 2023	257	Certified-Expired
Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager/Analyst A-16308-67891	$210,000	New York, NY	Nov 18, 2016	Jan 19, 2017	62	Certified-Expired

Lazard Asset Management, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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