Question 1

Does Mercer (US) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mercer (US) has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 349 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 Mercer (US), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 349 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 Mercer (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 Mercer (US)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Mercer (US) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	456
2023	3	3	411
2022	2	2	353
2017	2	2	73
2016	3	3	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Client Excellence Manager G-100-24178-151397	$124,100	Chicago, IL	Jun 26, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	456	Certified
Specialist - IT Product Development G-100-23272-395951	$117,042	New York, NY	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 14, 2025	473	Certified - Expired
Senior Talent Strategy Consultant I A-23067-10071	$99,000	New York, NY	Apr 25, 2023	May 7, 2024	378	Certified
Senior Talent Strategy Consultant I A-23065-09223	$99,000	New York, NY	Apr 21, 2023	May 7, 2024	382	Certified
DB Actuarial Consultant A-22279-34389	$148,300	New York, NY	Nov 8, 2022	Oct 23, 2023	349	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate, Senior Talent Strategy Consultant I A-22250-17474	$140,000	Chicago, IL	Nov 3, 2022	Oct 25, 2023	356	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate, Workforce Strategy Consultant A-17064-09381	$117,000	Washington, DC	Mar 16, 2017	May 15, 2017	60	Certified
Business Operations Project Manager A-17059-07893	$130,000	New York, NY	Mar 6, 2017	May 30, 2017	85	Certified
Principal, Talent A-16294-63921	$141,128	San Francisco, CA	Nov 9, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	62	Certified-Expired
Global Scoping and Pricing Leader A-16253-51290	$150,000	New York, NY	Sep 19, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
DBA Consultant A-16195-32316	$91,582	Seattle, WA	Jul 22, 2016	Oct 6, 2016	76	Certified-Expired

Mercer (US) — Green Card PERM Data

Mercer (US) PERM & Green Card Filings

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