Question 1

Does Goodwater Capital, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Goodwater Capital, LLC 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 151 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 Goodwater Capital, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 151 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 Goodwater Capital, 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 Goodwater Capital, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Goodwater Capital, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	0	1	—
2023	3	2	1	398
2017	1	1	0	151

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Staff Data Scientist G-100-24141-013383	$187,000	Burlingame, CA	May 20, 2024	Sep 10, 2024	113	Withdrawn
Staff Data Scientist G-100-23298-456165	$190,000	Burlingame, CA	Oct 25, 2023	Feb 5, 2024	103	Withdrawn
Finance Manager A-22318-56849	$150,000	Burlingame, CA	Jan 30, 2023	Mar 4, 2024	399	Certified-Expired
Principal A-22333-64307	$400,000	Burlingame, CA	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 20, 2024	396	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-17205-67413	N/A	San Mateo, CA	Aug 21, 2017	Jan 19, 2018	151	Certified-Expired

Goodwater Capital, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

Goodwater Capital, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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