Question 1

Does Adtran, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Adtran, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 76 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 Adtran, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 76 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 Adtran, 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 Adtran, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Adtran, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2022	1	1	332
2017	3	3	76
2016	1	1	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager, Information Systems (Career) A-22311-52964	$128,937	Huntsville, AL	Nov 29, 2022	Oct 27, 2023	332	Certified-Expired
Design Verification Test Engineer (Developing) A-17101-23367	$70,000	Huntsville, AL	Apr 18, 2017	Jun 20, 2017	63	Certified
Systems Design Engineer A-17072-12887	$95,352	Huntsville, AL	Mar 21, 2017	Jun 5, 2017	76	Certified
Product Manager (Developing) A-17060-08161	$73,112	Huntsville, AL	Mar 9, 2017	Jun 5, 2017	88	Certified
Sales Engineer, Career A-16326-73336	$125,715	Huntsville, AL	Nov 29, 2016	Feb 6, 2017	69	Certified-Expired

Adtran, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Adtran, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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