Question 1

Does Self Financial sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Self Financial has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 450 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 Self Financial, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 450 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 Self Financial?

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 Self Financial's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Self Financial has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	3	0	1	478
2023	2	2	0	0	418

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Analytics Manager G-100-24200-206566	$111,363	Austin, TX	Jul 18, 2024	Dec 9, 2025	509	Certified
Senior Manager, Analytics G-100-24171-129634	$173,400	Austin, TX	Jun 19, 2024	Sep 23, 2025	461	Certified
Test Automation Engineer G-100-24117-930747	$135,000	Austin, TX	Apr 26, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	465	Certified
Senior Manager, Analytics G-100-24117-930716	$173,400	Austin, TX	Apr 26, 2024	Apr 26, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Senior Data Engineer G-100-23181-159660	$157,144	Austin, TX	Jun 30, 2023	Sep 10, 2024	438	Certified
Security Engineer A-22353-76044	$100,000	Austin, TX	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	398	Certified-Expired

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