Question 1

Does Steven Madden, Ltd. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Steven Madden, Ltd. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 402 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 Steven Madden, Ltd., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 402 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 Steven Madden, Ltd.?

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 Steven Madden, Ltd.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Steven Madden, Ltd. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	0	1	511
2023	1	1	0	0	402

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior IT Business Analyst G-100-24184-167527	$150,000	Long Island City, NY	Jul 2, 2024	Nov 25, 2025	511	Certified
Designer G-100-24178-150589	$116,189	New York, NY	Jun 26, 2024	Oct 17, 2024	113	Withdrawn
Senior M3 Systems Developer A-22354-76692	$133,390	Long Island City, NY	Jan 24, 2023	Mar 1, 2024	402	Certified-Expired

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