Question 1

Does SB Investment Advisers (US), INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SB Investment Advisers (US), INC. 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 461 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 SB Investment Advisers (US), INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 461 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 SB Investment Advisers (US), 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 SB Investment Advisers (US), INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SB Investment Advisers (US), INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	0	402
2024	4	4	0	0	466

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Investment Vice President, Life Sciences & HealthTech G-100-25118-912215	$300,000	Menlo Park, CA	Apr 28, 2025	Jun 4, 2026	402	Certified
Analyst, Payroll G-100-24361-572168	$85,000	Menlo Park, CA	Dec 26, 2024	Apr 21, 2026	481	Certified
Investment Vice President G-100-24151-051941	$330,000	San Carlos, CA	May 30, 2024	Sep 2, 2025	460	Certified
Vice President, Technical Accounting G-100-24121-941293	$160,000	Menlo Park, CA	Apr 30, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	461	Certified
Investment Vice President G-100-24099-866118	$220,000	San Carlos, CA	Apr 8, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	483	Certified

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