Question 1

Does Himalaya Capital Management LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Himalaya Capital Management LLC has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 193 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 Himalaya Capital Management LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 193 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 Himalaya Capital Management 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 Himalaya Capital Management LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Himalaya Capital Management LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	269
2020	1	1	171
2018	4	4	195

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Accountant A-22160-69265	$85,000	Seattle, WA	Jun 13, 2022	Mar 9, 2023	269	Certified-Expired
Equity Analyst A-20118-47605	$125,000	Seattle, WA	May 12, 2020	Oct 30, 2020	171	Certified-Expired
Research Analyst-Alternative Energy A-18213-03536	$90,000	Seattle, WA	Sep 17, 2018	Apr 19, 2019	214	Certified
Research Analyst-Finance A-18214-04044	$120,000	Seattle, WA	Aug 16, 2018	Mar 22, 2019	218	Certified-Expired
Research Analyst-Green Business A-18214-04034	$180,000	Seattle, WA	Aug 13, 2018	Oct 23, 2018	71	Certified-Expired
Research Analyst -Alternative Energy A-18004-27619	N/A	Pasadena, CA	Jan 5, 2018	May 23, 2018	138	Certified

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