Question 1

Does a16z, Andreessen Horowitz sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. a16z, Andreessen Horowitz has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 433 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 a16z, Andreessen Horowitz, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 433 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 a16z, Andreessen Horowitz?

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 a16z, Andreessen Horowitz's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

a16z, Andreessen Horowitz has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	3	3	0	466
2023	2	2	0	394

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Investing Partner G-100-25220-231693	$151,000	Santa Monica, CA	Aug 8, 2025	Apr 22, 2026	257	Withdrawn
Strategic Finance Partner G-100-24136-998898	$273,770	Menlo Park, CA	May 15, 2024	Aug 15, 2025	457	Certified
Principal Engineer, Backend G-100-24086-829060	$475,000	Menlo Park, CA	Mar 25, 2024	Jul 3, 2025	465	Certified
Deal Analyst, Bio+Health G-100-24085-828963	$185,000	Menlo Park, CA	Mar 25, 2024	Jul 15, 2025	477	Certified
Senior Member of Technical Staff, Crypto G-100-23182-161674	$162,386	Menlo Park, CA	Jul 1, 2023	Aug 13, 2024	409	Certified
Tax Manager A-23067-10393	$165,000	San Francisco, CA	May 9, 2023	May 22, 2024	379	Certified

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