Question 1

Does Patelco Credit Union sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Patelco Credit Union 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 196 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 Patelco Credit Union, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 196 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 Patelco Credit Union?

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 Patelco Credit Union's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Patelco Credit Union has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	378
2021	1	1	162
2018	1	1	196

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Data Analyst A-22341-69599	$126,277	Dublin, CA	Jan 5, 2023	Jan 18, 2024	378	Certified-Expired
Principal Applications Engineer A-21043-51989	$169,562	DUBLIN, CA	Apr 14, 2021	Sep 23, 2021	162	Certified
Application Developer II A-18296-32554	$152,984	Pleasanton, CA	Oct 26, 2018	May 10, 2019	196	Certified

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