Question 1

Does Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 381 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 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 381 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 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation?

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 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	0	1	479
2022	1	1	0	0	237

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer G-100-24290-412082	$231,736	Redwood City, CA	Oct 16, 2024	Jul 31, 2025	288	Withdrawn
User Experience Researcher G-100-24064-767442	$148,429	Redwood City, CA	Mar 4, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	483	Certified
Senior Research Scientist G-100-24055-745918	$190,000	Redwood City, CA	Feb 23, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	474	Certified
Software Engineer (Meta, Science) A-22082-29430	$166,000	Redwood City, CA	Apr 28, 2022	Dec 21, 2022	237	Certified-Expired

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