Question 1

Does KnowBe4 sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KnowBe4 has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 396 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 KnowBe4, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 396 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 KnowBe4?

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 KnowBe4's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

KnowBe4 has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	452
2023	1	1	509
2022	2	2	368
2021	1	1	173

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Engineer G-100-24176-144130	$145,662	Clearwater, FL	Jun 24, 2024	Sep 19, 2025	452	Certified
Senior Data Engineer G-100-23286-430110	$115,000	Clearwater, FL	Oct 13, 2023	Mar 5, 2025	509	Certified - Expired
Sr. Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails A-22283-36482	$125,000	Clearwater, FL	Dec 17, 2022	Jan 17, 2024	396	Certified-Expired
Data Engineering Manager A-22262-23911	$130,000	Clearwater, FL	Dec 2, 2022	Nov 7, 2023	340	Certified-Expired
Analytics Manager A-21004-38585	$90,000	Clearwater, FL	Feb 3, 2021	Jul 26, 2021	173	Certified

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