Question 1

Does AppZen sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AppZen has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 337 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 AppZen, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 337 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 AppZen?

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 AppZen's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

AppZen has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	358
2022	2	2	0	305
2020	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer Lead A-22233-09265	$188,970	San Jose, CA	May 31, 2023	May 23, 2024	358	Certified
Data Scientists (DS-2) A-22231-08694	$180,000	San Jose, CA	Sep 19, 2022	Aug 1, 2023	316	Certified
Data Scientists A-22231-09001	$155,250	San Jose, CA	Aug 31, 2022	Jun 21, 2023	294	Certified
Data Scientist A-19279-67156	$168,100	San Jose, CA	Jan 3, 2020	Jan 5, 2021	368	Denied

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