Question 1

Does Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 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 473 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 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 473 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 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans?

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 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	497
2023	3	3	496
2022	1	1	318
2020	2	2	197

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director, Campaign Analytics & Attribution G-100-24130-978525	$177,625	Minneapolis, MN	May 9, 2024	Aug 27, 2025	475	Certified
Data Architect Consultant G-100-24005-621537	$157,500	Minneapolis, MN	Jan 5, 2024	Jun 6, 2025	518	Certified
Integration Solutions Architect G-100-23311-484846	$322,400,000	Minneapolis, MN	Nov 7, 2023	Apr 4, 2025	514	Certified - Expired
Senior Engineer G-100-23272-394377	$135,200	Minneapolis, MN	Sep 29, 2023	Feb 12, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Business Intelligence Analytics Consultant G-100-23229-272596	$126,875	Minneapolis, MN	Aug 17, 2023	Nov 30, 2024	471	Certified - Expired
Equity Research Analyst A-22222-03901	$180,000	Minneapolis, MN	Sep 2, 2022	Jul 17, 2023	318	Certified
Senior Portfolio Manager – Quantitative Asset Allocation A-20303-14581	$200,000	Minneapolis, MN	Dec 8, 2020	Jun 10, 2021	184	Certified
New Business Development Manager A-20238-91810	$154,149	San Antonio, TX	Sep 29, 2020	Apr 27, 2021	210	Certified

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