Question 1

Does DigitalOcean sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DigitalOcean has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 DigitalOcean, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 DigitalOcean?

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 DigitalOcean's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DigitalOcean has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	491
2023	6	5	1	432
2022	1	1	0	322
2017	1	1	0	100

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager, Engineering - Marketplace G-100-24197-196722	$143,811	New York, NY	Jul 15, 2024	Nov 18, 2025	491	Certified
Head of Product Operations G-100-24197-196139	$224,349	New York, NY	Jul 15, 2024	Jun 13, 2025	333	Withdrawn
Senior Infrastructure Engineer I G-100-23319-504752	$110,400	New York, NY	Nov 15, 2023	Mar 27, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Product Manager II G-100-23268-379849	$162,000	New York, NY	Sep 25, 2023	Dec 17, 2024	449	Certified - Expired
Manager, Marketing Analytics G-100-23229-274907	$159,058	New York, NY	Aug 17, 2023	Aug 16, 2024	365	Withdrawn
Sr. Director, People Business Partnering & Operations A-23006-83790	$223,142	New York, NY	Mar 2, 2023	Apr 10, 2024	405	Certified
Product Security Engineer II A-23031-95459	$140,250	New York, NY	Feb 14, 2023	Mar 13, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Staff Accountant A-23016-87942	$87,942	New York, NY	Feb 6, 2023	Mar 18, 2024	406	Certified-Expired
Engineer II A-22293-43450	$133,390	New York, NY	Nov 18, 2022	Oct 6, 2023	322	Certified-Expired
Engineering Manager A-17109-27160	$177,000	New York, NY	May 17, 2017	Aug 25, 2017	100	Certified

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