Question 1

Does Advanced Coating Technologies, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Advanced Coating Technologies, INC. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 416 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 Advanced Coating Technologies, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 416 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 Advanced Coating Technologies, 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 Advanced Coating Technologies, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Advanced Coating Technologies, INC. has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	1	0	—
2023	3	3	0	0	404

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Product Development Engineer II G-100-24123-949374	$121,597	Malden, MA	May 2, 2024	Feb 17, 2026	656	Denied
Senior Coatings Engineer G-100-23202-206355	$107,910	Malden, MA	Jul 21, 2023	Sep 23, 2024	430	Certified
Product Development Lead A-23135-42217	$158,974	Malden, MA	May 26, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	382	Certified
Coatings Engineer A-23032-96398	$92,082	Cambridge, MA	Feb 6, 2023	Mar 13, 2024	401	Certified-Expired

Advanced Coating Technologies, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

Advanced Coating Technologies, INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filing Risk Factors

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Emerald Cloud Lab, Inc.

MacroGenics, Inc.

International Computer Science Institute

EnerVenue, Inc.

Park Systems, Inc.

Nanoclear Technologies, INC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?