Question 1

Does Careerbuilder sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Careerbuilder 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 88 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 Careerbuilder, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 88 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 Careerbuilder?

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 Careerbuilder's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Careerbuilder has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	487
2023	1	1	384
2017	2	2	88
2016	2	2	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Scientist III G-100-24271-370773	$89,690	Chicago, IL	Sep 27, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	487	Certified
Software Engineer 3 A-23104-27332	$117,915	Atlanta, GA	May 10, 2023	May 28, 2024	384	Certified
Lead Data Scientist A-17157-46937	$90,000	Norcross, GA	Jun 14, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	105	Certified
Lead Data Scientist A-17094-20707	$90,000	Norcross, GA	May 4, 2017	Jul 14, 2017	71	Certified
Marketing Data Analyst A-16349-80496	$55,000	Norcross, GA	Dec 29, 2016	Mar 6, 2017	67	Certified-Expired
Data Warehouse Developer II A-16224-41523	$96,800	Norcross, GA	Aug 30, 2016	Nov 8, 2016	70	Certified-Expired

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