Question 1

Does FastSpring sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FastSpring has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 FastSpring, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 FastSpring?

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 FastSpring's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

FastSpring has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	393
2021	1	1	0	151
2019	1	1	0	41
2018	2	1	1	54
2017	1	1	0	76

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
UX Designer A-22355-77572	$74,400	Santa Barbara, CA	Jan 19, 2023	Feb 16, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Engineering Manager A-21061-57374	$155,000	Santa Barbara, CA	Mar 18, 2021	Aug 16, 2021	151	Certified
Software Engineer A-19136-06396	$100,000	Santa Barbara, CA	Jun 25, 2019	Aug 5, 2019	41	Certified
Software Test Engineer A-18235-10852	$104,770	Santa Barbara, CA	Aug 23, 2018	Oct 16, 2018	54	Certified-Expired
Software Test Engineer A-18159-84597	N/A	Santa Barbara, CA	Jun 27, 2018	Aug 23, 2018	57	Withdrawn
Senior Product Manager A-17039-00611	$140,000	Santa Barbara, CA	Mar 8, 2017	May 23, 2017	76	Certified

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