Question 1

Does Stout Risius Ross sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Stout Risius Ross has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 99 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 Stout Risius Ross, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 99 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 Stout Risius Ross?

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 Stout Risius Ross's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Stout Risius Ross has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	0	476
2019	2	2	0	48
2018	2	1	1	99

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Vice President - Complex Securities & Financial Instruments G-100-24211-228273	$127,000	Chicago, IL	Jul 29, 2024	Dec 2, 2025	491	Certified
Vice President - Valuation G-100-24180-159900	$183,000	New York, NY	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 19, 2025	448	Certified
Senior Vice President - Valuation Advisory G-100-24025-667787	$128,000	Royal Oak, MI	Jan 25, 2024	May 29, 2025	490	Certified
Analyst – Valuation Advisory A-19150-11660	$79,000	Houston, TX	Jun 14, 2019	Aug 1, 2019	48	Certified
Director - Valuation Advisory Group A-19098-89839	$200,000	New York, NY	Apr 25, 2019	Jun 12, 2019	48	Certified
Vice President – Valuation & Financial Opinions A-18344-50092	$165,000	New York, NY	Dec 10, 2018	Mar 19, 2019	99	Certified-Expired
Vice President – Valuation & Financial Opinions A-18333-46108	$165,000	New York, NY	Dec 4, 2018	Dec 10, 2018	6	Withdrawn

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