Question 1

Does Planet Labs PBC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Planet Labs PBC has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 465 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 Planet Labs PBC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 465 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 Planet Labs PBC?

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 Planet Labs PBC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Planet Labs PBC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	478
2023	2	2	467
2022	2	2	386

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manufacturing Quality Engineer G-100-24128-967960	$172,300	San Francisco, CA	May 7, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	478	Certified
Application Security Engineer G-100-23224-260047	$212,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 11, 2023	Nov 18, 2024	465	Certified - Expired
Application Systems Engineer G-100-23216-241402	$155,300	San Francisco, CA	Aug 4, 2023	Nov 15, 2024	469	Certified - Expired
Senior Manager Marketing Operations A-22313-54884	$231,878	San Francisco, CA	Dec 23, 2022	Dec 21, 2023	363	Certified-Expired
FPGA Engineer A-22313-55010	$174,000	San Francisco, CA	Dec 7, 2022	Jan 19, 2024	408	Certified-Expired

Planet Labs PBC — Green Card PERM Data

Planet Labs PBC PERM & Green Card Filings

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