Question 1

Does Google sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Google has filed 14,765 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14,563 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 211 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 Google, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 211 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 Google?

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. See the risk factors section above for Google's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Google's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Google has a 99.6% PERM approval rate across 14,765 total applications (14,563 certified, 59 denied, 143 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	56	55	0	1	395
2022	5,967	5,909	14	44	321
2021	783	732	4	47	163
2020	2,158	2,138	4	16	204
2019	1,430	1,405	12	13	72
2018	2,066	2,050	6	10	91
2017	1,584	1,562	11	11	96
2016	712	711	0	1	94

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