Question 1

Does Handshake sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Handshake has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 475 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 Handshake, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 475 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 Handshake?

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 Handshake's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Handshake has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Product Analyst, Identity G-100-23355-586700	$142,500	San Francisco, CA	Dec 21, 2023	May 6, 2025	502	Certified
Site Reliability Engineer G-100-23349-570655	$215,197	San Francisco, CA	Dec 15, 2023	May 30, 2024	167	Withdrawn
Senior Identity Access Management Systems Engineer G-100-23272-400853	$170,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 29, 2023	Feb 3, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Software Engineer G-100-23233-281310	$180,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 21, 2023	Nov 22, 2024	459	Certified - Expired
Senior Product Manager G-100-23216-239273	$210,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 4, 2023	Nov 21, 2024	475	Certified - Expired

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