Question 1

Does Netspend sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Netspend has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 106 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 Netspend, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 106 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 Netspend?

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 Netspend's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Netspend has a 93.3% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (14 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	412
2021	2	2	0	145
2019	4	4	0	64
2018	3	3	0	79
2017	3	3	0	168
2016	2	1	1	215

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer Senior A-23060-07272	$117,915	Alpharetta, GA	Mar 8, 2023	Apr 23, 2024	412	Certified
SDET II (Software Development Engineer in Test II) A-21081-64743	$77,958	Austin, TX	Mar 29, 2021	Aug 13, 2021	137	Certified
Test Analyst Senior A-21033-48244	$86,000	Austin, TX	Feb 18, 2021	Jul 21, 2021	153	Certified
Senior Java Developer A-19197-31609	$91,000	Austin, TX	Jul 23, 2019	Sep 25, 2019	64	Certified
QA Engineer III A-19198-31944	$100,880	Austin, TX	Jul 22, 2019	Sep 23, 2019	63	Certified
Developer III A-19183-26334	$100,000	Austin, TX	Jul 22, 2019	Sep 23, 2019	63	Certified
Oracle Database Administrator III A-19197-31357	$110,000	Austin, TX	Jul 19, 2019	Sep 23, 2019	66	Certified
Senior Support Developer A-18149-80526	N/A	Austin, TX	Jul 13, 2018	Sep 5, 2018	54	Certified
QA Engineer II A-18124-71504	N/A	Austin, TX	May 10, 2018	Aug 7, 2018	89	Certified
Developer II A-18100-61270	N/A	Austin, TX	Apr 18, 2018	Jul 20, 2018	93	Certified
Senior Java Software Developer - Infrastructure A-17233-77952	N/A	Austin, TX	Sep 19, 2017	Feb 14, 2018	148	Certified-Expired
Director of Business Development A-17186-59910	N/A	San Mateo, CA	Jul 13, 2017	Mar 20, 2018	250	Certified-Expired
Senior Java Developer A-17170-52968	N/A	Alpharetta, GA	Jun 28, 2017	Oct 12, 2017	106	Certified-Expired
QA Engineer A-16263-54082	$90,949	Alpharetta, GA	Nov 18, 2016	Jun 21, 2017	215	Certified
Director of Business Development A-16224-41311	$214,552	San Mateo, CA	Aug 23, 2016	Apr 10, 2017	230	Denied

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