Question 1

Does Wavestone US sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wavestone US has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 346 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 Wavestone US, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 346 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 Wavestone US?

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 Wavestone US's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Wavestone US has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	0	486
2022	3	3	0	0	326

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director G-100-23271-391821	$181,790	New York, NY	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 21, 2025	481	Certified - Expired
Manager G-100-23258-349892	$177,020	New York, NY	Sep 15, 2023	Jan 17, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Sr Manager, Head of Cybersecurity & Digital Trust US Region A-22259-22643	$211,000	New York, NY	Dec 6, 2022	Nov 17, 2023	346	Certified-Expired
Manager Digital and IT Consulting A-22301-47830	$170,000	New York, NY	Nov 21, 2022	Oct 13, 2023	326	Certified-Expired
Manager A-22276-32592	$162,000	New York, NY	Nov 15, 2022	Oct 2, 2023	321	Certified-Expired

Wavestone US — Green Card PERM Data

Wavestone US PERM & Green Card Filings

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