Question 1

Does The Washington Post sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Washington Post has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 The Washington Post, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 The Washington Post?

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 The Washington Post's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Washington Post has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer, DevOps & Automation G-100-23354-582360	$157,061	Washington, DC	Dec 20, 2023	May 2, 2025	499	Certified
Staff Writer, Artificial Intelligence & Algorithms Reporter G-100-23195-190408	$130,000	San Francisco, CA	Jul 14, 2023	Oct 24, 2024	468	Certified - Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-23150-49001	$125,000	Washington, DC	May 31, 2023	Jun 10, 2024	376	Certified
Senior Technical Product Manager A-23123-37345	$137,197	Washington, DC	May 30, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	379	Certified
Audience and Subscriber Engagement Editor A-23011-85974	$82,000	Washington, DC	Feb 9, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	399	Certified-Expired

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