Question 1

Does Think Academy sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Think Academy has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 473 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 Think Academy, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 473 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 Think Academy?

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 Think Academy's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Think Academy has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (12 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	5	5	0	441
2024	4	4	0	484
2023	2	2	0	497
2022	3	1	2	415

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Child Development Researcher G-100-25094-834445	$91,187	San Jose, CA	Apr 4, 2025	Jun 2, 2026	424	Certified
STEM Teacher G-100-25087-811932	$85,647	San Jose, CA	Mar 28, 2025	Jun 4, 2026	433	Certified
STEM Teacher G-100-25080-794886	$85,647	San Jose, CA	Mar 21, 2025	Jun 4, 2026	440	Certified
Instructional Coordinator G-100-25071-770325	$71,635	San Jose, CA	Mar 12, 2025	Jun 4, 2026	449	Certified
Instructional Coordinator G-100-25070-766616	$71,635	San Jose, CA	Mar 11, 2025	Jun 4, 2026	450	Certified
STEM Teacher G-100-24351-548410	$130,000	San Jose, CA	Dec 16, 2024	Apr 15, 2026	485	Certified
STEM Teacher G-100-24332-503487	$106,000	San Jose, CA	Nov 27, 2024	Apr 3, 2026	492	Certified
Training and Development Specialist G-100-24084-826015	$55,640	San Jose, CA	Mar 24, 2024	Jul 16, 2025	479	Certified
STEM Teacher G-100-24084-826009	$63,360	San Jose, CA	Mar 24, 2024	Jul 16, 2025	479	Certified
STEM Teacher G-100-23290-438248	$78,460	San Jose, CA	Oct 17, 2023	Mar 27, 2025	527	Certified - Expired
Curriculum Designer G-100-23235-290231	$71,635	San Jose, CA	Aug 23, 2023	Dec 2, 2024	467	Certified - Expired
Business Analyst A-22335-66254	$100,000	San Jose, CA	Dec 7, 2022	Jan 26, 2024	415	Certified-Expired
HR Generalist A-22186-83580	$55,000	San Jose, CA	Jul 6, 2022	Mar 18, 2024	621	Denied
Curriculum Designer Manager A-22161-70160	$100,000	San Jose, CA	Jul 5, 2022	Mar 18, 2024	622	Denied

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