Question 1

Does Matthews International Capital Management, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Matthews International Capital Management, LLC has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 132 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 Matthews International Capital Management, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 132 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 Matthews International Capital 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 Matthews International Capital Management, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Matthews International Capital Management, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2021	1	1	164
2020	1	1	160
2018	1	1	109
2017	2	2	126
2016	1	1	97

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Research Analyst (Investment/Models) A-21026-45941	$180,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 2, 2021	Jul 16, 2021	164	Certified
Research Analyst (Economic/Allocations) A-20107-44038	$160,000	San Francisco, CA	Apr 29, 2020	Oct 6, 2020	160	Certified-Expired
Analyst (Research/Funds) A-18320-42465	$176,197	San Francisco, CA	Nov 26, 2018	Mar 15, 2019	109	Certified-Expired
Analyst (Valuation/Investments) A-17296-01816	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Nov 6, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	154	Certified
Sr. Research Analyst (Japan Fund) A-17124-34012	$175,000	San Francisco, CA	May 9, 2017	Aug 14, 2017	97	Certified
Research Analyst (Investments, Asia) A-16188-29706	$135,000	San Francisco, CA	Jul 12, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	97	Certified-Expired

Matthews International Capital Management, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

Matthews International Capital Management, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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