Question 1

Does ZEST AI sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ZEST AI has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 335 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 ZEST AI, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 335 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 ZEST AI?

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 ZEST AI's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ZEST AI has a 92.3% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (12 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	4	4	0	458
2023	2	2	0	529
2022	1	1	0	242
2021	1	1	0	165
2020	1	1	0	266
2019	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	112
2017	2	2	0	154

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Product Manager G-100-24180-160344	$110,000	Burbank, CA	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 30, 2025	459	Certified
Senior Data Scientist G-100-24150-047639	$160,000	Burbank, CA	May 29, 2024	Aug 29, 2025	457	Certified
Senior Data Engineer G-100-24150-047509	$160,000	Burbank, CA	May 29, 2024	Aug 29, 2025	457	Certified
Lead Data Scientist G-100-24129-974307	$183,602	Burbank, CA	May 8, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	477	Certified
Sr. Business Analyst G-100-23253-334004	$145,000	Burbank, CA	Sep 10, 2023	Feb 19, 2025	528	Certified - Expired
Data Scientist G-100-23244-316240	$95,000	Burbank, CA	Sep 1, 2023	Feb 12, 2025	530	Certified - Expired
Sr Business Analyst A-22026-03012	$122,591	Burbank, CA	Feb 11, 2022	Oct 11, 2022	242	Certified-Expired
Sr Data Scientist A-21074-62227	$130,000	Burbank, CA	Mar 18, 2021	Aug 30, 2021	165	Certified
Sr Associate, Data Science A-20336-26814	$164,300	Burbank, CA	Dec 1, 2020	Aug 24, 2021	266	Certified
Sr Associate, Data Science A-19360-99863	$145,000	Burbank, CA	Dec 26, 2019	Nov 25, 2020	335	Denied
Data Scientist A-18348-52654	$121,000	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 14, 2018	Apr 5, 2019	112	Certified
Engineering Manager A-17146-43509	N/A	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 7, 2017	Oct 26, 2017	141	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-17016-91428	$110,000	Los Angeles, CA	Jan 18, 2017	Jul 3, 2017	166	Certified

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