Question 1

Does Ridgeline, Inc sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ridgeline, Inc has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Ridgeline, Inc, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Ridgeline, 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 Ridgeline, Inc's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ridgeline, Inc has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	488
2023	2	2	0	0	438

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer 20813.5.4 G-100-24267-356384	$96,117	Incline Village, NV	Sep 23, 2024	Feb 18, 2026	513	Certified
Staff Software Engineer 20813.8.4 G-100-24144-030228	$146,266	Incline Village, NV	May 23, 2024	Aug 29, 2025	463	Certified
Director Pre-Sales 20813.2.5 G-100-23331-523694	$70,782	Incline Village, NV	Nov 27, 2023	Apr 9, 2025	499	Certified
Software Engineering Manager A-23122-36305	$200,000	Incline Village, NV	May 31, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	377	Certified

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