Question 1

Does Stack Overflow sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Stack Overflow has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 58 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 Stack Overflow, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 58 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 Stack Overflow?

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 Stack Overflow's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Stack Overflow has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2019	1	1	0	0	48
2018	2	2	0	0	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Product Manager A-19102-92233	$163,600	New York, NY	Apr 25, 2019	Jun 12, 2019	48	Certified
Customer Success Engineer A-18339-48757	$105,000	New York, NY	Dec 20, 2018	Apr 11, 2019	112	Certified
Full-Stack Web Developer A-18184-94032	N/A	New York, NY	Jul 3, 2018	Aug 30, 2018	58	Certified

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