Question 1

Does CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE, LLC 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 215 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, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 215 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, LLC?

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, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	405
2022	1	1	286
2020	3	3	204
2018	1	1	122

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer A-22270-28565	$245,000	Redwood City, CA	Jan 27, 2023	Mar 7, 2024	405	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-22153-64707	$98,779	Redwood City, CA	Aug 24, 2022	Jun 6, 2023	286	Certified
Engineering Manager, Meta, Science A-20230-89101	$266,800	Redwood City, CA	Nov 19, 2020	May 20, 2021	182	Certified
Staff Software Engineer A-20230-89238	$220,000	Redwood City, CA	Sep 17, 2020	Apr 13, 2021	208	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-20246-95258	$201,000	Redwood City, CA	Sep 11, 2020	Apr 20, 2021	221	Certified
Software Engineer A-18334-46882	$98,842	Redwood City, CA	Dec 17, 2018	Apr 18, 2019	122	Certified

CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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