Question 1

Does William Blair Investment Management, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. William Blair Investment Management, LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 486 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 William Blair Investment Management, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 486 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 William Blair Investment 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 William Blair Investment Management, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

William Blair Investment Management, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	486
2023	1	1	518
2020	1	1	218

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Associate G-100-24093-847531	$66,206	Chicago, IL	Apr 2, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	497	Certified
Associate 2 G-100-24089-840405	$92,040	Chicago, IL	Mar 29, 2024	Jul 17, 2025	475	Certified
Research Analyst G-100-23338-542837	$135,000	Chicago, IL	Dec 4, 2023	May 5, 2025	518	Certified
Research Analyst I A-20205-79916	$150,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 8, 2020	Apr 14, 2021	218	Certified

William Blair Investment Management, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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