Question 1

Does THE BLACKSTONE GROUP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE BLACKSTONE GROUP has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 72 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 THE BLACKSTONE GROUP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 72 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 THE BLACKSTONE GROUP?

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 THE BLACKSTONE GROUP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

THE BLACKSTONE GROUP has a 77.8% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (7 certified, 2 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	5	2	2	1	72
2016	5	5	0	0	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
GSO-Technology-Associate A-17255-85813	$100,000	New York, NY	Sep 12, 2017	Sep 12, 2017	0	Withdrawn
Associate A-17096-21619	$150,000	New York, NY	Apr 6, 2017	Jul 13, 2017	98	Denied
Business Analyst A-17025-95128	$165,000	New York, NY	Jan 25, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	50	Denied
VICE PRESIDENT-BAAM RISK MANAGEMENT A-17023-93909	$154,003	New York, NY	Jan 23, 2017	Apr 12, 2017	79	Certified
Vice President - BAAM Ventures A-17011-89741	$206,024	New York, NY	Jan 11, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	65	Certified-Expired
Associate A-16364-85502	$101,982	Houston, TX	Dec 29, 2016	Mar 16, 2017	77	Certified-Expired
Managing Director A-16309-68366	$275,000	New York, NY	Nov 4, 2016	Jan 17, 2017	74	Certified-Expired
Sr. Software Engineer A-16265-54854	$78,000	New York, NY	Nov 3, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	67	Certified-Expired
Vice President- Hedge Fund Solutions A-16306-66972	$154,003	New York, NY	Nov 1, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Vice President - Alternative Asset Management A-16298-64601	$154,003	New York, NY	Oct 24, 2016	Feb 9, 2017	108	Certified-Expired

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