Question 1

Does ZEFR, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ZEFR, Inc. has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 146 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 ZEFR, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 146 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 ZEFR, Inc.?

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 ZEFR, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ZEFR, Inc. has a 93.3% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (14 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	6	5	1	493
2020	1	1	0	175
2018	2	2	0	117
2017	5	5	0	94
2016	1	1	0	113

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Data Engineer G-100-24071-789314	$187,000	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 11, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	513	Denied
Data Engineer II G-100-24068-783510	$165,000	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 8, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	493	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-24068-783284	$195,000	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 8, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	493	Certified
Machine Learning Engineer G-100-24067-777890	$180,000	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 6, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	495	Certified
Data Engineer II G-100-24066-777296	$160,000	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 6, 2024	Jul 14, 2025	495	Certified
Software Engineer II G-100-24054-745629	$148,000	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 23, 2024	Jun 23, 2025	486	Certified
Senior Data Scientist A-20076-31451	$150,000	Los Angeles, CA	May 19, 2020	Nov 10, 2020	175	Certified-Expired
Data Engineer A-18053-46392	N/A	VENICE, CA	Mar 7, 2018	Jul 2, 2018	117	Certified
Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst A-18047-44669	N/A	VENICE, CA	Mar 7, 2018	Jul 2, 2018	117	Certified
Business Intelligence Engineer A-17264-90016	N/A	Venice, CA	Nov 30, 2017	Apr 5, 2018	126	Certified
Software Engineer in Test II A-17265-90584	N/A	Venice, CA	Sep 28, 2017	Feb 21, 2018	146	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer in Test A-17096-21905	$125,000	Venice, CA	Apr 24, 2017	Jun 26, 2017	63	Certified
Senior Data Engineer A-17044-02397	$135,000	VENICE, CA	Feb 23, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	61	Certified
Senior Data Engineer A-16340-77314	$145,000	Venice, CA	Feb 3, 2017	Apr 19, 2017	75	Certified
Backend Software Engineer A-16183-28692	$101,000	VENICE, CA	Jul 6, 2016	Oct 27, 2016	113	Certified-Expired

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