Question 1

Does Weiss Asset Management sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Weiss Asset Management has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 242 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 Weiss Asset Management, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 242 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 Weiss Asset Management?

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 Weiss Asset Management's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Weiss Asset Management has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	441
2022	2	2	0	247
2020	3	3	0	267
2019	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	127
2016	1	1	0	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Compensation, Benefits and People Operations Analyst G-100-23261-355542	$90,000	Boston, MA	Sep 18, 2023	Jan 17, 2025	487	Certified - Expired
Quantitative Research Analyst A-22335-65950	$165,000	Boston, MA	Feb 14, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	394	Certified-Expired
Microsoft .NET Developer A-22144-60319	$160,000	Boston, MA	Jun 27, 2022	Mar 3, 2023	249	Certified-Expired
Quantitative Researcher (Energy) A-22005-93974	$200,000	Boston, MA	Feb 9, 2022	Oct 11, 2022	244	Certified-Expired
Convertible Bond Analyst A-20218-84944	$125,000	Boston, MA	Sep 11, 2020	Aug 26, 2021	349	Certified
Software Engineer A-20101-41856	$120,000	Boston, MA	Jul 21, 2020	Mar 17, 2021	239	Certified-Expired
Analyst A-20101-41786	$125,000	Boston, MA	Jun 26, 2020	Jan 26, 2021	214	Certified-Expired
Trading/Analytics Associate, Asia A-19204-34301	$80,000	Boston, MA	Jul 30, 2019	Sep 11, 2019	43	Withdrawn
Econometric Analyst A-17284-97250	N/A	Boston, MA	Jan 25, 2018	Jun 1, 2018	127	Certified
SECURITIES ANALYST A-16264-54229	$135,000	BOSTON, MA	Oct 4, 2016	Dec 13, 2016	70	Certified-Expired

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