Confirm actual work permission before the activity begins.
Track the official process separately
A company’s budget approval does not establish successful vetting or residence. The employment effective date cannot guarantee the government timeline.
The official FAQ currently says the process should take weeks after the application and processing fee are received, assuming timely submission of additional documents and fees. Verify any change with the responsible official process rather than relying on an adviser’s unsupported promise. Descriptions measured in weeks are official language, not a commitment, and your case still depends on vetting, the EB-1 or EB-2 determination, visa availability and an interview. Category eligibility, visa availability and any interview or further documents remain part of the immigration process; do not assume category review begins only after payment. A household planning around a school year or a business sale needs a timeline it can defend, and an estimate that cannot be traced to official material is not one.