Question 1

Does Apple sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apple has filed 8,137 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7,927 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 225 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 Apple, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 225 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 Apple?

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 Apple's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Apple's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Apple has a 99.6% PERM approval rate across 8,137 total applications (7,927 certified, 29 denied, 181 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	9	0	0	9	—
2024	35	17	0	18	472
2023	2,427	2,315	6	106	428
2022	1,539	1,515	1	23	287
2021	400	392	2	6	147
2020	766	761	5	0	200
2019	543	542	0	1	63
2018	1,025	1,016	2	7	92
2017	981	971	1	9	103
2016	403	398	3	2	82

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