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 479 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 479 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Better has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	2	0	0	470
2024	4	4	0	0	482

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer, Data G-100-25014-617140	$168,854	New York, NY	Jan 14, 2025	Apr 29, 2026	470	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-25014-616940	$115,918	New York, NY	Jan 14, 2025	Apr 29, 2026	470	Certified
Senior Software Development Engineer G-100-24264-354789	$169,229	New York, NY	Sep 20, 2024	Jan 22, 2026	489	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-24264-354676	$169,229	New York, NY	Sep 20, 2024	Jan 22, 2026	489	Certified
Senior Software Development Engineer G-100-24236-290323	$169,229	New York, NY	Aug 23, 2024	Dec 23, 2025	487	Certified - Expired
Senior Accounting Analyst G-100-24129-974344	$137,114	New York, NY	May 8, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	460	Certified

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