Question 1

Does A9.com sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A9.com has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 A9.com, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 A9.com?

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 A9.com's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

A9.com has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	2	2	305
2017	6	6	67
2016	6	6	88

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Development Engineer III A-22285-37688	$193,300	Palo Alto, CA	Dec 12, 2022	Nov 14, 2023	337	Certified-Expired
Software Development Engineer II A-21336-80292	$103,200	New York, NY	Mar 9, 2022	Dec 6, 2022	272	Certified-Expired
Software Development Engineer II A-17067-10871	$169,749	Palo Alto, CA	Jun 22, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	89	Certified
Technical Community Leader A-17066-10009	$180,565	Palo Alto, CA	Jun 21, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	90	Certified
Software Development Engineer II A-17023-93862	$124,675	Palo Alto, CA	Apr 14, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	60	Certified
Software Development Engineer III A-16343-78749	$147,222	Palo Alto, CA	Apr 6, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	68	Certified
Software Development Engineer II A-17064-09351	$135,000	Palo Alto, CA	Apr 4, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	70	Certified
Software Development Engineer II A-17005-87594	$160,000	Palo Alto, CA	Mar 29, 2017	May 17, 2017	49	Certified
Senior Financial Analyst A-16343-78482	$166,379	Palo Alto, CA	Dec 20, 2016	Mar 1, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Mid-level Software Development Engineer in Test A-16264-54298	$115,000	Palo Alto, CA	Nov 7, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Software Development Engineer II A-16260-53537	$140,000	Palo Alto, CA	Oct 27, 2016	Dec 9, 2016	43	Certified-Expired
Technical Data Analyst A-16222-40404	$145,000	Palo Alto, CA	Sep 28, 2016	Nov 15, 2016	48	Certified-Expired
Database Administrator III A-16200-33464	$165,000	Palo Alto, CA	Sep 28, 2016	Jan 18, 2017	112	Certified-Expired
Software Development Engineer in Test II A-16201-34032	$119,350	Palo Alto, CA	Sep 27, 2016	Jan 18, 2017	113	Certified-Expired

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