Question 1

Does ZipHQ sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ZipHQ has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 491 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 ZipHQ, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 491 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 ZipHQ?

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 ZipHQ's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ZipHQ has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	2	0	2	480
2023	5	5	0	0	491

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Software Engineer (E2E solutions) G-100-24204-212252	$170,000	San Francisco, CA	Jul 22, 2024	Dec 2, 2025	498	Withdrawn
Sr. Software Engineer (API/Development) G-100-24176-143161	$215,197	San Francisco, CA	Jun 24, 2024	Sep 30, 2025	463	Certified
Software Engineer (Design/Transactions) G-100-24080-817365	$150,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 20, 2024	Jul 29, 2025	496	Certified
Sr. Software Engineer (Features/Scale) G-100-24080-817176	$200,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 20, 2024	Aug 2, 2024	135	Withdrawn
Software Engineer (Features/APIs) G-100-23272-396316	$160,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Software Engineer/Architect (Applications/Frontend) G-100-23271-392732	$150,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 28, 2023	Feb 24, 2025	515	Certified - Expired
Software Engineer (OO/B2B) G-100-23271-392412	$135,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
Quality Assurance Engineer (Cycles/Tests) G-100-23271-392197	$110,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
Software Engineer (API/Tools) G-100-23271-391930	$185,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	491	Certified - Expired

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