Question 1

Does Solomon Cordwell Buenz sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Solomon Cordwell Buenz has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 92 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 Solomon Cordwell Buenz, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 92 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 Solomon Cordwell Buenz?

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 Solomon Cordwell Buenz's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Solomon Cordwell Buenz has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	2	1	498
2019	2	2	0	52
2018	2	2	0	90
2016	1	1	0	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ARCHITECT I G-100-24338-514821	$82,000	SEATTLE, WA	Dec 3, 2024	Sep 22, 2025	293	Withdrawn
ARCHITECT I G-100-24211-229368	$87,000	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Jul 29, 2024	Dec 4, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
ARCHITECT I G-100-24180-161387	$77,000	CHICAGO, IL	Jun 28, 2024	Nov 12, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Designer Technical I A-19148-10691	$68,182	San Francisco, CA	Jun 24, 2019	Aug 16, 2019	53	Certified
Designer Technical I A-17333-15225	$68,182	San Francisco, CA	May 7, 2019	Jun 26, 2019	50	Certified
Designer Technical III A-18068-51235	$85,000	San Francisco, CA	Dec 20, 2018	Mar 29, 2019	99	Certified-Expired
Designer Technical II A-16271-56645	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Apr 24, 2018	Jul 13, 2018	80	Certified
Designer Technical III A-15348-50560	$80,787	San Francisco, CA	Jul 20, 2016	Oct 13, 2016	85	Certified-Expired

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