Question 1

Does HEARTFLOW sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HEARTFLOW has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 157 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 HEARTFLOW, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 157 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 HEARTFLOW?

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 HEARTFLOW's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

HEARTFLOW has a 90% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (9 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	491
2022	2	2	0	256
2021	2	2	0	149
2018	1	1	0	107
2017	1	1	0	154
2016	3	2	1	177

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Financial Analyst G-100-23355-586922	$101,000	Mountain View, CA	Dec 21, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	491	Certified
Software Engineer A-22147-62484	$118,000	Austin, TX	Jun 29, 2022	Mar 10, 2023	254	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-22146-61973	$125,360	Austin, TX	Jun 29, 2022	Mar 13, 2023	257	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer-EHR Integration A-21069-60637	$143,333	Redwood City, CA	Mar 25, 2021	Aug 12, 2021	140	Certified
Quality Engineer A-21011-40827	$116,000	Redwood City, CA	Feb 8, 2021	Jul 15, 2021	157	Certified
Build Engineer A-18085-56236	N/A	Redwood City, CA	Apr 2, 2018	Jul 18, 2018	107	Certified
Software Engineer A-17314-09289	N/A	Redwood City, CA	Nov 15, 2017	Apr 18, 2018	154	Certified
Software Developer - Cloud Services A-16365-86063	$84,302	Redwood City, CA	Dec 30, 2016	May 30, 2017	151	Withdrawn
Principal Software Architect A-16204-35152	$167,440	Redwood City, CA	Dec 21, 2016	Mar 23, 2017	92	Certified-Expired
Graphics Software Developer A-16019-62515	$140,000	Redwood City, CA	Jan 19, 2016	Oct 6, 2016	261	Certified-Expired
Software Architect A-15132-75737	$140,000	Redwood City, CA	May 13, 2015	Feb 5, 2019	1,364	Denied

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