Question 1

Does Patagonia Works sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Patagonia Works has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 387 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 Patagonia Works, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 387 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 Patagonia Works?

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 Patagonia Works's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Patagonia Works has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	449
2023	1	1	387
2018	1	1	117

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
E-Commerce Art Director G-100-25051-709031	$148,320	Ventura, CA	Feb 19, 2025	May 14, 2026	449	Certified
Global GTM Marketing Manager A-23135-42672	$140,000	Ventura, CA	May 30, 2023	Jun 20, 2024	387	Certified
Vice President, Marketing A-18248-14695	$450,000	Ventura, CA	Oct 4, 2018	Jan 29, 2019	117	Certified-Expired

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