Question 1

Does Amazon Web Services sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amazon Web Services has filed 3,115 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3,001 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 257 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 Amazon Web Services, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 257 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 Amazon Web Services?

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. See the risk factors section above for Amazon Web Services's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Amazon Web Services's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Web Services has a 99.8% PERM approval rate across 3,115 total applications (3,001 certified, 5 denied, 109 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	0	0	2	—
2023	475	446	0	29	391
2022	1,261	1,198	3	60	296
2021	270	265	0	5	149
2020	480	474	1	5	198
2019	144	144	0	0	63
2018	254	248	0	6	86
2017	194	192	0	2	118
2016	35	34	1	0	67

Amazon Web Services — Green Card PERM Data

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