Question 1

Does SmallBoard.com sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SmallBoard.com has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 17 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 237 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 SmallBoard.com, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 237 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 SmallBoard.com?

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 SmallBoard.com's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SmallBoard.com has a 100% PERM approval rate across 17 total applications (17 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	489
2022	2	2	315
2020	1	1	231
2018	3	3	217
2017	4	4	242
2016	6	6	228

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Developer (NetSuite) G-100-23333-531783	$147,410	Pasadena, CA	Nov 29, 2023	Apr 1, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Software Developer A-22319-58028	$139,818	Pasadena, CA	Dec 2, 2022	Nov 7, 2023	340	Certified-Expired
Quality Engineer A-22231-09117	$109,595	Pasadena, CA	Aug 30, 2022	Jun 15, 2023	289	Certified
Applications Developer A-20206-80869	$93,891	Pasadena, CA	Aug 5, 2020	Mar 24, 2021	231	Certified-Expired
Senior Systems Security Engineer A-18229-08908	$88,899	Pasadena, CA	Oct 12, 2018	May 15, 2019	215	Certified
Quality Assurance Engineer A-18193-96965	$62,712	Pasadena, CA	Aug 10, 2018	Mar 27, 2019	229	Certified-Expired
Business Intelligence Analyst A-18122-70539	$89,232	Pasadena, CA	May 21, 2018	Dec 13, 2018	206	Certified-Expired
Software Developer A-17153-46004	N/A	Pasadena, CA	Aug 4, 2017	May 8, 2018	277	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17156-46698	N/A	Pasadena, CA	Jul 19, 2017	Mar 13, 2018	237	Certified-Expired
Programmer Analyst A-17158-47992	N/A	Pasadena, CA	Jul 12, 2017	Mar 9, 2018	240	Certified-Expired
Technology Lead A-17087-18385	N/A	Pasadena, CA	May 2, 2017	Jan 5, 2018	248	Certified-Expired
Software Developer Lead A-16340-77154	$110,386	Pasadena, CA	Dec 22, 2016	Jul 19, 2017	209	Certified
Software Developer A-16267-55744	$104,146	Pasadena, CA	Nov 28, 2016	Jul 11, 2017	225	Certified
Project Manager A-16196-32879	$122,429	Pasadena, CA	Oct 25, 2016	May 18, 2017	205	Certified
Information Systems Analyst A-16242-47469	$87,818	Pasadena, CA	Sep 13, 2016	May 5, 2017	234	Certified
Senior Java Developer A-16190-30570	$87,818	Pasadena, CA	Aug 19, 2016	Apr 27, 2017	251	Certified
Programmer Analyst A-16195-32219	$77,106	Pasadena, CA	Aug 11, 2016	Apr 14, 2017	246	Certified

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