Question 1

Does Moelis & Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Moelis & Group 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 426 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 Moelis & Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 426 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 Moelis & Group?

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 Moelis & Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Moelis & Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	486
2023	5	5	442
2018	1	1	89
2016	2	2	100

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Vice President - Investment Banking G-100-24094-852436	$277,410	NEW YORK CITY, NY	Apr 3, 2024	Jul 30, 2025	483	Certified
Executive Director, Investment Banking G-100-24080-817584	$275,000	NEW YORK CITY, NY	Mar 20, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	488	Certified
Vice President, Investment Banking G-100-24053-741677	$250,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 22, 2024	Jun 23, 2025	487	Certified
Vice President - Investment Banking G-100-23293-448038	$250,000	San Francisco, CA	Oct 20, 2023	Mar 8, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Vice President - Investment Banking G-100-23264-365157	$250,000	NEW YORK CITY, NY	Sep 20, 2023	Jan 27, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
Vice President – Investment Banking G-100-23202-207730	$250,000	NEW YORK CITY, NY	Jul 21, 2023	Sep 19, 2024	426	Certified
Vice President, Investment Banking A-23122-36655	$250,000	New York, NY	May 18, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	384	Certified
Vice President, Investment Banking A-23013-87449	$250,000	New York, NY	Jan 30, 2023	Mar 4, 2024	399	Certified-Expired
Vice President, Investment Banking A-18110-66347	N/A	New York, NY	May 10, 2018	Aug 7, 2018	89	Certified
Senior Vice President, Investment Banking A-16315-70159	$275,000	New York, NY	Dec 1, 2016	Mar 29, 2017	118	Certified-Expired
Vice President, Investment Banking A-16194-31908	$250,000	New York, NY	Aug 8, 2016	Oct 28, 2016	81	Certified-Expired

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