Question 1

Does TBWA\Chiat\Day sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TBWA\Chiat\Day has filed 23 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 20 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 245 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 TBWA\Chiat\Day, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 245 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 TBWA\Chiat\Day?

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 TBWA\Chiat\Day's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

TBWA\Chiat\Day has a 100% PERM approval rate across 23 total applications (20 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	509
2023	8	7	1	403
2022	4	4	0	266
2020	4	3	1	206
2019	4	3	1	63
2017	1	1	0	140
2016	1	1	0	208

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director of Global Communications G-100-24039-702339	$195,000	New York, NY	Feb 7, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	509	Certified
Account Management Lead G-100-23347-564758	$165,000	Coral Gables, FL	Dec 13, 2023	May 7, 2025	511	Certified
Group Creative Director A-23095-23143	$375,000	Los Angeles, CA	May 22, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	381	Certified
Account Supervisor A-23100-25126	$93,851	New York, NY	May 4, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	398	Certified
Creative Director A-23040-99941	$240,000	Los Angeles, CA	Apr 24, 2023	May 10, 2024	382	Certified
Senior Global Business Director A-23082-17559	$135,000	New York, NY	Apr 17, 2023	May 10, 2024	389	Certified
Manager of Corporate Accounting A-23048-03337	$109,574	New York, NY	Mar 27, 2023	Apr 12, 2024	382	Certified
Senior Art Director A-23075-13888	$143,499	New York, NY	Mar 16, 2023	Apr 1, 2024	382	Certified-Expired
Senior Art Director A-23003-81698	$143,499	New York, NY	Jan 13, 2023	Mar 15, 2023	61	Withdrawn
Global Account Director of New York Office and Managing Director of Tokyo Office A-22238-12745	$193,000	New York, NY	Sep 22, 2022	Aug 11, 2023	323	Certified
Creative Director A-22040-09357	$200,000	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 14, 2022	Dec 9, 2022	270	Certified-Expired
Head of Art & Design A-22012-96911	$325,000	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 14, 2022	Oct 19, 2022	247	Certified-Expired
Business Director A-21294-61468	$135,000	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 14, 2022	Oct 17, 2022	245	Certified-Expired
Business Leader (Group Account Director) A-20288-10388	$250,000	New York, NY	Nov 3, 2020	May 21, 2021	199	Certified
Executive Global Creative Director A-20258-99019	$295,000	New York, NY	Oct 26, 2020	May 10, 2021	196	Certified
Creative Director, Copywriter A-20255-98652	$220,000	New York, NY	Oct 26, 2020	Feb 16, 2021	113	Withdrawn
Global Director of Creative and Content A-20205-79933	$200,000	Los Angeles, CA	Jul 29, 2020	Mar 9, 2021	223	Certified-Expired
Global Director of Finance A-19203-34006	$164,600	New York, NY	Jul 24, 2019	Sep 26, 2019	64	Certified
Motion Graphics Designer A-19099-90600	$90,000	New York, NY	Apr 11, 2019	Jun 10, 2019	60	Certified
Management Supervisor A-19070-80827	$80,000	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 11, 2019	May 14, 2019	64	Certified
Management Supervisor A-19065-79610	$80,000	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 11, 2019	Mar 11, 2019	0	Withdrawn
Creative Technologist A-17205-67280	N/A	New York, NY	Aug 8, 2017	Dec 26, 2017	140	Certified-Expired
Credit Risk Officer & Treasurer (Worldwide) A-16344-79031	$231,899	New York, NY	Dec 22, 2016	Jul 18, 2017	208	Certified

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