Question 1

Does Starwood Capital Operations, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Starwood Capital Operations, LLC 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 94 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 Starwood Capital Operations, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 94 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 Starwood Capital Operations, 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 Starwood Capital Operations, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Starwood Capital Operations, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	2	2	369
2018	3	3	95
2017	1	1	72
2016	2	2	79

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director of Investments & Development A-22298-45774	$275,000	Miami Beach, FL	Dec 16, 2022	Jan 17, 2024	397	Certified-Expired
Senior Accountant A-22273-31159	$150,000	Greenwich, CT	Dec 2, 2022	Nov 7, 2023	340	Certified-Expired
Senior Portfolio Accountant A-18259-18734	$125,000	Greenwich, CT	Nov 19, 2018	Feb 20, 2019	93	Certified-Expired
Fund Accountant A-18266-21232	$95,000	Greenwich, CT	Oct 30, 2018	Jan 30, 2019	92	Certified-Expired
Associate, Acquisitions A-18117-68807	N/A	Miami Beach, FL	May 7, 2018	Aug 13, 2018	98	Certified
Associate, Asia Regional Director A-17038-00267	$160,000	Greenwich, CT	Feb 13, 2017	Apr 26, 2017	72	Certified
Investor Relations/Fundraising Associate, Asian markets A-16326-73200	$160,000	Greenwich, CT	Dec 16, 2016	Mar 20, 2017	94	Certified-Expired
Business Solutions Architect A-16221-40150	$167,500	Greenwich, CT	Aug 18, 2016	Oct 21, 2016	64	Certified-Expired

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