Question 1

Does SmartContract sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SmartContract has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 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 SmartContract, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 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 SmartContract?

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 SmartContract's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SmartContract has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	495
2023	1	1	444
2022	3	3	321

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer G-100-24211-229646	$240,000	New York, NY	Jul 29, 2024	Dec 16, 2025	505	Certified
Product Manager/Computer Scientist G-100-24101-871064	$73,507	New York, NY	Apr 9, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	485	Certified
Senior Legal Counsel G-100-23205-209718	$96,262	New York, NY	Jul 24, 2023	Oct 10, 2024	444	Certified - Expired
Security Engineer – System Development and Auditing A-22306-50598	$275,000	New York, NY	Dec 2, 2022	Nov 7, 2023	340	Certified-Expired
Engineering Manager A-22244-15693	$201,323	New York, NY	Sep 23, 2022	Aug 30, 2023	341	Certified
Head of Product Marketing A-22194-87620	$380,000	New York, NY	Aug 31, 2022	Jun 9, 2023	282	Certified

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