Question 1

Does Scale AI sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Scale AI has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 327 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 Scale AI, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 327 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 Scale AI?

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 Scale AI's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Scale AI has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 7 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	3	0	3	—
2024	5	3	2	486
2023	4	2	2	444
2022	1	1	0	327

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Operations Associate G-100-25246-283606	$125,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 3, 2025	Sep 11, 2025	8	Withdrawn
Data Scientist G-100-25237-265998	$140,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 25, 2025	Sep 11, 2025	17	Withdrawn
Software Engineer G-100-25232-256617	$160,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 20, 2025	Sep 11, 2025	22	Withdrawn
Software Engineer G-100-24247-310665	$216,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 3, 2024	Jan 24, 2025	143	Withdrawn
Engagement Manager G-100-24235-285784	$180,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 22, 2024	Jan 24, 2025	155	Withdrawn
Engagement Manager G-100-24082-824898	$140,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 22, 2024	Aug 15, 2025	511	Certified
Strategic Product Manager G-100-24082-824847	$190,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 22, 2024	Jul 17, 2025	482	Certified
Product Engineer - Scale Rapid G-100-24078-808292	$180,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 18, 2024	Jul 17, 2025	486	Certified
Head of Product Design G-200-23272-399167	$230,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 29, 2023	Nov 10, 2023	42	Withdrawn
Software Engineer G-100-23258-352164	$155,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 15, 2023	Jan 22, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
Product Engineer - Marketplace G-100-23256-343631	$184,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 13, 2023	Aug 9, 2024	331	Withdrawn
Engagement Manager A-22314-55604	$132,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 17, 2023	Mar 15, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Business Data Analyst A-22271-29975	$135,000	San Francisco, CA	Nov 10, 2022	Oct 3, 2023	327	Certified-Expired

Scale AI — Green Card PERM Data

Scale AI PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

ICE DATA SERVICES

JD.COM AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES

LeanTaaS, Inc.

ADP

Carta, Inc.

ZoomInfo

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?