Question 1

Does Sequoia Capital Operations, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sequoia Capital Operations, LLC has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 438 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 Sequoia Capital Operations, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 438 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 Sequoia Capital Operations, LLC?

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 Sequoia Capital Operations, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sequoia Capital Operations, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	2	2	0	520
2023	5	5	0	457
2022	2	2	0	339

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-25170-112401	$270,000	Menlo Park, CA	Jun 19, 2025	Sep 8, 2025	81	Withdrawn
FP&A Senior Manager G-100-24131-982383	$220,000	Menlo Park, CA	May 10, 2024	Sep 3, 2025	481	Certified
Security Director, US & Europe G-100-24026-671876	$210,000	Menlo Park, CA	Jan 26, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	558	Certified
Crypto Controller G-100-23279-416282	$240,000	Menlo Park, CA	Oct 6, 2023	Mar 11, 2025	522	Certified - Expired
Software Engineer G-100-23272-397160	$220,000	Menlo Park, CA	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 30, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Senior Recruiter G-100-23200-200930	$160,000	Menlo Park, CA	Jul 19, 2023	Oct 2, 2024	441	Certified - Expired
Head of Scouts A-23131-40674	$180,000	Menlo Park, CA	May 16, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	398	Certified
Senior Network Engineer A-23031-95690	$185,000	Menlo Park, CA	Feb 2, 2023	Apr 12, 2024	435	Certified
Product Manager - eFront A-22321-59430	$169,000	Menlo Park, CA	Nov 17, 2022	Dec 18, 2023	396	Certified-Expired
Technology Director A-22046-11817	$251,000	Menlo Park, CA	Apr 4, 2022	Jan 11, 2023	282	Certified-Expired

Sequoia Capital Operations, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

Sequoia Capital Operations, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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