Question 1

Does LEAF Group LTD. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LEAF Group LTD. has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 93 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 LEAF Group LTD., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 93 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 LEAF Group LTD.?

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 LEAF Group LTD.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

LEAF Group LTD. has a 91.7% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (11 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	394
2020	1	1	0	227
2018	7	6	1	89
2017	3	3	0	135

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
FRONT END ENGINEER A-22313-54363	$115,000	SANTA MONICA, CA	Feb 8, 2023	Mar 8, 2024	394	Certified-Expired
Sr. Software Engineer A-20009-05082	$135,886	Santa Monica, CA	Aug 7, 2020	Mar 22, 2021	227	Certified-Expired
Data Analyst II A-17241-81355	$83,000	Santa Monica, CA	Sep 19, 2018	Dec 4, 2018	76	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer, IOS A-18116-68499	N/A	Santa Monica, CA	May 11, 2018	Aug 1, 2018	82	Certified
Database Manager A-18115-67991	N/A	Santa Monica, CA	May 11, 2018	Aug 1, 2018	82	Certified
Sr. Software Engineer A-18093-58975	$120,000	Santa Monica, CA	Apr 18, 2018	Oct 24, 2018	189	Denied
Sr. Software Engineer A-18093-58971	N/A	Santa Monica, CA	Apr 17, 2018	Jul 19, 2018	93	Certified
Software Engineer, Android A-18088-57496	N/A	Santa Monica, CA	Apr 17, 2018	Jul 19, 2018	93	Certified
Software Engineer A-18075-53481	N/A	Santa Monica, CA	Apr 17, 2018	Jul 18, 2018	92	Certified
Quality Assurance Engineer A-17241-81356	N/A	Santa Monica, CA	Nov 2, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	158	Certified
User Interface Engineer A-17241-81021	N/A	Santa Monica, CA	Nov 2, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	158	Certified
Sr. Data Analyst, Business Intelligence A-17024-94817	$119,683	Santa Monica, CA	Feb 1, 2017	May 1, 2017	89	Certified

LEAF Group LTD. — Green Card PERM Data

LEAF Group LTD. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

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