Question 1

Does New Balance Athletics sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New Balance Athletics has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 304 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 New Balance Athletics, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 304 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 New Balance Athletics?

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 New Balance Athletics's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

New Balance Athletics has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	454
2022	1	1	0	305
2018	1	0	1	—
2017	1	1	0	141
2016	1	1	0	76

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Principal Engineer G-100-23230-278759	$122,970	St. Louis, MO	Aug 18, 2023	Nov 14, 2024	454	Certified - Expired
Apprentice and Internship Manager A-22222-03591	$90,897	Boston, MA	Aug 11, 2022	Jun 12, 2023	305	Certified
eCommerce Lead Quality Assurance Engineer A-18278-26132	$99,362	St. Louis, MO	Oct 5, 2018	Aug 5, 2019	304	Denied
Footwear Designer I, Women's Fitness A-17192-62092	N/A	Lawrence, MA	Jul 11, 2017	Nov 29, 2017	141	Certified-Expired
Principal Developer Analyst A-16252-50644	$110,700	Lawrence, MA	Sep 8, 2016	Nov 23, 2016	76	Certified-Expired

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New Balance Athletics PERM & Green Card Filings

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