Question 1

Does Putnam Associates, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Putnam Associates, 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 148 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 Putnam Associates, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 148 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 Putnam Associates, 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 Putnam Associates, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Putnam Associates, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	256
2021	2	2	167
2018	3	3	113

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Consultant A-22069-21738	$95,000	Boston, MA	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 12, 2022	256	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate Consultant A-21068-59749	$95,000	Boston, MA	Mar 10, 2021	Aug 23, 2021	166	Certified
Manager A-21067-59517	$170,000	Boston, MA	Mar 8, 2021	Aug 23, 2021	168	Certified
Consultant A-18220-05861	$61,000	Boston, MA	Nov 6, 2018	Mar 15, 2019	129	Certified-Expired
Managing Consultant (Life Sciences) A-18186-94515	$61,000	Boston, MA	Aug 9, 2018	Nov 1, 2018	84	Certified-Expired
Healthcare Strategy Manager A-18016-31714	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Jan 18, 2018	May 25, 2018	127	Certified

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