Question 1

Does Better sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Better has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 163 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 Better, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 163 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 Better?

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 Better's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Better has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	374
2021	3	3	142
2020	2	2	175

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Product Specialist A-23135-42474	$68,598	New York, NY	May 15, 2023	May 23, 2024	374	Certified
Director, Financial Products A-21097-71260	$190,000	New York, NY	Apr 21, 2021	Aug 24, 2021	125	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-21069-60502	$200,000	New York, NY	Mar 15, 2021	Aug 11, 2021	149	Certified
Software Engineer A-21069-60731	$145,000	New York, NY	Mar 11, 2021	Aug 11, 2021	153	Certified
Senior Product Designer A-20114-46632	$145,000	New York, NY	May 20, 2020	Nov 12, 2020	176	Certified-Expired
Product Manager A-20113-45969	$185,000	New York, NY	May 15, 2020	Nov 4, 2020	173	Certified-Expired

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