Question 1

Does Pocket Gems, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pocket Gems, Inc. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 384 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 Pocket Gems, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 384 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 Pocket Gems, Inc.?

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 Pocket Gems, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pocket Gems, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	4	4	0	0	431
2017	3	3	0	0	83

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineer 2 G-100-23212-225569	$162,000	San Francisco, CA	Jul 31, 2023	Nov 22, 2024	480	Certified - Expired
Associate Data Scientist G-100-23206-212790	$115,000	San Francisco, CA	Jul 25, 2023	Oct 8, 2024	441	Certified - Expired
Engineer 2 G-100-23187-171986	$158,080	San Francisco, CA	Jul 6, 2023	Sep 25, 2024	447	Certified
Engineer 2 A-23115-32525	$145,000	San Francisco, CA	May 24, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	384	Certified
3D Character Artist A-17128-35474	$75,171	San Francisco, CA	Jun 6, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	100	Certified
UI/UX Designer A-17066-10260	$85,739	San Francisco, CA	Mar 15, 2017	May 8, 2017	54	Certified
Full-Stack Engineer A-16336-76423	$113,382	San Francisco, CA	Feb 3, 2017	May 9, 2017	95	Certified

Pocket Gems, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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