Question 1

Does Starcom sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Starcom has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 294 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 Starcom, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 294 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 Starcom?

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 Starcom's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Starcom has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	4	4	387
2022	3	3	280
2021	1	1	150
2019	1	1	99

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director A-23142-45518	$173,930	Chicago, IL	May 30, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	373	Certified
Associate Director, Decision Sciences A-23095-23349	$115,357	Chicago, IL	May 4, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	397	Certified
Decision Science Associate Director A-22342-70046	$130,000	Chicago, IL	Feb 13, 2023	Mar 12, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Senior Analyst A-22339-67559	$102,482	New York, NY	Jan 6, 2023	Jan 24, 2024	383	Certified-Expired
Director, Data Engineering A-22200-90754	$155,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 29, 2022	Jul 20, 2023	294	Certified
Software Engineer, Software Engineering A-22229-07359	$93,600	Chicago, IL	Aug 29, 2022	Jun 16, 2023	291	Certified
Senior Data Engineer A-22011-96579	$93,600	Chicago, IL	Mar 10, 2022	Nov 18, 2022	253	Certified-Expired
VP, Director, Advertising Technology A-21029-47277	$156,824	Chicago, IL	Feb 22, 2021	Jul 22, 2021	150	Certified
Global Digital Director A-19015-62571	$150,000	New York, NY	Jan 15, 2019	Apr 24, 2019	99	Certified

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