Question 1

Does Waterfall Asset Management, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Waterfall Asset Management, LLC has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 120 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 Waterfall Asset Management, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 120 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 Waterfall Asset Management, LLC?

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 Waterfall Asset Management, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Waterfall Asset Management, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	484
2018	1	1	120
2016	1	1	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Vice President G-100-24106-887911	$173,555	New York, NY	Apr 15, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	484	Certified
Analyst A-18044-43209	N/A	New York, NY	Feb 13, 2018	Jun 13, 2018	120	Certified
Director A-16342-78337	$200,000	New York, NY	Dec 7, 2016	Feb 16, 2017	71	Certified-Expired

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