Question 1

Does Altruist sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Altruist has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 487 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 Altruist, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 487 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 Altruist?

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 Altruist's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Altruist has a 92.3% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (12 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	0	519
2023	10	9	1	0	454

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Reporting Analyst G-100-24087-833990	$296,000	Culver City, CA	Mar 27, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	519	Certified
Mid-Software Engineer G-100-24068-784147	$136,000	Culver City, CA	Mar 8, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	521	Certified
Product Manager G-100-24022-657626	$136,000	Culver City, CA	Jan 22, 2024	May 20, 2025	484	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-23353-577829	$170,000	Culver City, CA	Dec 19, 2023	Apr 20, 2025	488	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-23317-498675	$147,500	Culver City, CA	Nov 13, 2023	Mar 14, 2025	487	Certified - Expired
QA Manager G-100-23310-479439	$332,800,000	Culver City, CA	Nov 5, 2023	Mar 14, 2025	495	Denied
Software Engineer G-100-23307-479004	$137,000	Culver City, CA	Nov 3, 2023	Mar 14, 2025	497	Certified - Expired
Senior Software Engineer G-100-23306-474704	$147,500	Culver City, CA	Nov 2, 2023	Mar 14, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Staff Engineer G-100-23258-350283	$203,000	Culver City, CA	Sep 15, 2023	Dec 12, 2024	454	Certified - Expired
Staff Data Engineer G-100-23235-288673	$203,000	Culver City, CA	Aug 23, 2023	Oct 30, 2024	434	Certified - Expired
Mid Software Engineer G-100-23196-191661	$113,000	Culver City, CA	Jul 15, 2023	Sep 17, 2024	430	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-23195-191647	$170,000	Culver City, CA	Jul 14, 2023	Sep 17, 2024	431	Certified
QA Automation Engineer A-23121-35384	$147,000	Culver City, CA	May 5, 2023	May 22, 2024	383	Certified

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