Question 1

Does DroneUp sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DroneUp has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 485 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 DroneUp, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 485 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 DroneUp?

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 DroneUp's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DroneUp has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	0	489
2023	1	1	0	0	445

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Business Systems and Analytics Manager G-100-24191-183242	$150,000	Virginia Beach, VA	Jul 9, 2024	Nov 18, 2025	497	Certified
Senior Platform Engineer G-100-24017-645224	$150,000	Virginia Beach, VA	Jan 17, 2024	May 12, 2025	481	Certified
Node.js Developer G-100-24010-631730	$150,000	Virginia Beach, VA	Jan 10, 2024	May 12, 2025	488	Certified
Manager, Front End Engineering G-100-23191-176274	$125,611	Virginia Beach, VA	Jul 10, 2023	Sep 27, 2024	445	Certified

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