Question 1

Does HELLO ELEPHANT, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HELLO ELEPHANT, LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 182 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 HELLO ELEPHANT, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 182 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 HELLO ELEPHANT, 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 HELLO ELEPHANT, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

HELLO ELEPHANT, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	422
2020	1	1	230
2018	1	1	134
2016	1	1	57

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Creative Lead, Product A-23026-93566	$121,000	Brooklyn, NY	Mar 1, 2023	Apr 26, 2024	422	Certified
Associate Creative Lead, Product A-20217-84561	$115,500	San Francisco, CA	Aug 25, 2020	Apr 12, 2021	230	Certified
Design Lead, Product A-18003-27109	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Jan 4, 2018	May 18, 2018	134	Certified
Principal, Product Design Lead A-16312-68843	$120,000	Brooklyn, NY	Nov 28, 2016	Jan 24, 2017	57	Certified-Expired

HELLO ELEPHANT, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

HELLO ELEPHANT, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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