Question 1

Does GitHub sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GitHub has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 84 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 GitHub, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 84 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 GitHub?

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 GitHub's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GitHub has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	0	2	—
2023	1	1	0	440
2017	1	1	0	84
2016	1	1	0	111

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Solutions Engineer G-100-24355-560425	$121,597	San Francisco, CA	Dec 19, 2024	Dec 19, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Senior Software Engineer G-100-24353-553028	$223,100	San Francisco, CA	Dec 18, 2024	Dec 18, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Senior Visual Designer A-22353-76173	$104,400	San Francisco, CA	Feb 21, 2023	May 6, 2024	440	Certified
Data Engineer A-17033-98224	$180,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 15, 2017	May 10, 2017	84	Certified
Senior Analyst-Strategic Finance and Business Operations A-16354-82315	$137,821	San Francisco, CA	Dec 20, 2016	Apr 10, 2017	111	Certified

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