Question 1

Does Baird sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Baird has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 Baird, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 Baird?

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 Baird's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Baird has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	2	2	399
2023	5	5	459
2018	1	1	111

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Investment Banker - Vice President G-100-25149-032376	$219,752	Chicago, IL	May 29, 2025	Jun 26, 2026	393	Certified
Investment Banker- Analyst G-100-25128-953847	$125,000	Chicago, IL	May 8, 2025	Jun 16, 2026	404	Certified
Investment Banking Associate G-100-23352-573435	$177,894	Chicago, IL	Dec 18, 2023	May 12, 2025	511	Certified
Senior Financial Risk Analyst G-100-23311-484374	$123,968	Milwaukee, WI	Nov 7, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	517	Certified
Investment Banking, Vice President G-100-23296-450695	$160,000	Chicago, IL	Oct 23, 2023	Feb 21, 2025	487	Certified - Expired
Database Administrator II A-23139-45022	$76,100	Louisville, KY	May 26, 2023	Jun 10, 2024	381	Certified
Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst A-23079-15323	$97,635	Milwaukee, WI	Mar 28, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	380	Certified
IT Incident Engineer (Business) A-18051-45112	N/A	Milwaukee, WI	Feb 20, 2018	Jun 11, 2018	111	Certified

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