Question 1

Does VISA USA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VISA USA has filed 26 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 26 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 79 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 VISA USA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 79 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 VISA USA?

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. See the risk factors section above for VISA USA's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is VISA USA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

VISA USA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 26 total applications (26 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	12	12	0	0	91
2016	14	14	0	0	90

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director, Global Sourcing A-17139-40915	$172,120	Foster City, CA	Jun 28, 2017	Sep 18, 2017	82	Certified
Marketing Manager - Cloud Analytics & BI A-17150-44376	$135,000	Foster City, CA	Jun 19, 2017	Sep 18, 2017	91	Certified
Sr. Product Analyst A-17163-49390	$133,900	Foster City, CA	Jun 15, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	96	Certified
Director (Director of Technology) A-17150-44492	$150,000	Foster City, CA	Jun 7, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	104	Certified
Senior Financial Analyst SOX Program A-17136-39261	$122,000	Foster City, CA	May 30, 2017	Sep 13, 2017	106	Certified
Director A-17069-12308	$120,349	Highlands Ranch, CO	May 12, 2017	Aug 24, 2017	104	Certified
Senior Technical Support Analyst A-17114-28699	$89,443	Highlands Ranch, CO	May 8, 2017	Jul 14, 2017	67	Certified
Product Analyst A-17107-25959	$98,829	Foster City, CA	May 8, 2017	Jul 12, 2017	65	Certified
Sr. Technical Support Analyst A-17114-29059	$86,000	Highlands Ranch, CO	May 2, 2017	Aug 29, 2017	119	Certified
Auditor - Internal Audit A-17053-05904	$107,120	Foster City, CA	Mar 30, 2017	May 19, 2017	50	Certified
Product Analyst A-17005-87855	$107,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 1, 2017	Apr 17, 2017	75	Certified
Business Development Manager A-17003-86704	$118,061	Miami, FL	Jan 3, 2017	Apr 11, 2017	98	Certified
Risk Analyst (Risk Management Analyst) A-16350-81572	$97,500	Foster City, CA	Dec 28, 2016	Feb 15, 2017	49	Certified-Expired
Risk Management Analyst A-16327-74008	$95,000	Foster City, CA	Dec 5, 2016	Feb 16, 2017	73	Certified-Expired
Financial Systems Analyst A-16320-71629	$121,222	Foster City, CA	Nov 21, 2016	Feb 1, 2017	72	Certified-Expired
Director A-16306-67232	$149,310	Foster City, CA	Nov 10, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	61	Certified-Expired
Director A-16292-62798	$229,216	San Francisco, CA	Oct 19, 2016	Dec 27, 2016	69	Certified-Expired
Sr. Staff Software Engineer A-16288-62039	$143,000	Foster City, CA	Oct 18, 2016	Dec 22, 2016	65	Certified-Expired
Senior Financial Analyst A-16288-62066	$120,000	Foster City, CA	Oct 14, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	88	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-16270-56176	$115,000	Foster City, CA	Oct 4, 2016	Dec 9, 2016	66	Certified-Expired
Program Manager A-16260-53591	$103,000	Foster City, CA	Sep 22, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	69	Certified-Expired
Product Analyst A-16244-48328	$107,000	Foster City, CA	Sep 2, 2016	Dec 6, 2016	95	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-16242-47597	$108,764	Foster City, CA	Sep 1, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	91	Certified-Expired
Program Manager A-16194-31922	$121,222	Foster City, CA	Aug 31, 2016	Oct 27, 2016	57	Certified-Expired
Director, Global Merchant Strategy A-16215-38480	$170,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 5, 2016	May 2, 2017	270	Certified
Analyst, Analytic Delivery A-16110-98949	$91,166	Foster City, CA	Jun 2, 2016	Feb 17, 2017	260	Certified-Expired

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