Question 1

Does CFAR sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CFAR has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 474 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 CFAR, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 474 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 CFAR?

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 CFAR's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CFAR has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	0	463
2024	2	2	0	0	486

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Computer and Information Systems Manager G-100-25023-639035	$200,304	Berkeley, CA	Jan 23, 2025	May 1, 2026	463	Certified
Engineering and Product Manager G-100-24305-446061	$144,186	Berkeley, CA	Oct 31, 2024	Feb 17, 2026	474	Certified
Research Engineer G-100-24267-357444	$150,000	Berkeley, CA	Sep 23, 2024	Feb 3, 2026	498	Certified

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