Question 1

Does Goodreads sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Goodreads has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 244 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 Goodreads, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 244 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 Goodreads?

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 Goodreads's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Goodreads has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	5	5	0	375
2022	3	2	1	277
2020	1	1	0	234
2018	3	3	0	73
2017	2	2	0	52
2016	1	1	0	81

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Scientist II A-23115-32362	$179,878	San Francisco, CA	Apr 28, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	367	Certified
Data Scientist II A-23110-30160	$179,878	San Francisco, CA	Apr 27, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	368	Certified
Data Scientist II A-23101-25887	$179,878	San Francisco, CA	Apr 26, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	413	Certified
Data Scientist II A-23107-28081	$179,878	San Francisco, CA	Apr 25, 2023	Jun 13, 2024	415	Certified
Data Scientist II A-23108-28936	$179,878	San Francisco, CA	Apr 20, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	375	Certified
Software Development Engineer II A-22208-95295	$165,200	San Francisco, CA	Sep 2, 2022	May 4, 2023	244	Withdrawn
Software Development Engineer II A-22207-94857	$165,200	San Francisco, CA	Aug 19, 2022	May 18, 2023	272	Certified
Software Development Engineer II A-22193-86674	$165,200	San Francisco, CA	Aug 15, 2022	May 24, 2023	282	Certified
Software Development Engineer II A-20189-73326	$102,600	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Aug 17, 2020	Apr 8, 2021	234	Certified
Software Development Engineer II A-18156-82783	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Jul 23, 2018	Sep 11, 2018	50	Certified
Software Development Engineer II A-18138-76890	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Jul 17, 2018	Sep 6, 2018	51	Certified
Business Intelligence Engineer II A-17326-13686	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Feb 1, 2018	May 30, 2018	118	Certified
Technical Program Manager A-17053-05641	$85,738	San Francisco, CA	Mar 13, 2017	May 24, 2017	72	Certified
Technical Program Manager A-16354-82472	$85,738	San Francisco, CA	Jan 13, 2017	Feb 13, 2017	31	Certified-Expired
Software Development Engineer II A-16231-43723	$120,349	Sunnyvale, CA	Oct 7, 2016	Dec 27, 2016	81	Certified-Expired

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