Question 1

Does Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 96 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 Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 96 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 Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.?

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 Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	504
2023	1	1	0	512
2018	1	1	0	115
2017	2	1	1	76
2016	1	1	0	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director, Biotechnology G-100-24262-346492	$173,555	New York, NY	Sep 18, 2024	Feb 4, 2026	504	Certified
Associate Director G-100-23282-419054	$110,000	New York, NY	Oct 9, 2023	Mar 4, 2025	512	Certified - Expired
Financial Quantitative Analyst A-18033-38956	N/A	New York, NY	Feb 12, 2018	Jun 7, 2018	115	Certified
Director A-17101-23253	$154,003	New York, NY	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 26, 2017	76	Certified
Director A-17040-01412	$154,003	New York, NY	Apr 10, 2017	Apr 11, 2017	1	Withdrawn
Executive Director, Healthcare Investment Banking A-16243-47742	$175,000	New York, NY	Oct 17, 2016	Dec 23, 2016	67	Certified-Expired

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