Question 1

Does Nelnet Business Services sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nelnet Business Services has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 500 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 Nelnet Business Services, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 500 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 Nelnet Business Services?

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 Nelnet Business Services's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Nelnet Business Services has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	500
2023	4	4	483
2017	1	1	82
2016	1	1	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer II G-100-24172-132219	$100,000	Lincoln, NE	Jun 20, 2024	Nov 12, 2025	510	Certified
Financial Analyst - FEDSOL G-100-24073-796291	$60,000	Lincoln, NE	Mar 13, 2024	Jul 16, 2025	490	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-23320-507065	$120,000	Lincoln, NE	Nov 16, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	509	Certified
Software Engineer G-100-23320-506822	$100,000	Lincoln, NE	Nov 16, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	511	Certified
IT DevOps Support Engineer G-100-23255-340684	$120,000	Lincoln, NE	Sep 12, 2023	Feb 5, 2025	512	Certified - Expired
Software Engineer II A-23020-90247	$91,000	Lincoln, NE	Jan 31, 2023	Mar 4, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-17180-58551	$85,000	Omaha, NE	Jun 29, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	82	Certified
Engineer- IT Business Analysis A-16305-66610	$58,698	Omaha, NE	Oct 31, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	70	Certified-Expired

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