Question 1

Does ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC. (AMD) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC. (AMD) has filed 26 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 25 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 84 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 MICRO DEVICES, INC. (AMD), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 84 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 MICRO DEVICES, INC. (AMD)?

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 MICRO DEVICES, INC. (AMD)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC. (AMD) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 26 total applications (25 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	9	9	0	0	81
2016	16	15	0	1	88

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Product Development Engineer A-17037-99577	$98,862	Austin, TX	Feb 6, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	81	Certified
Senior Software Development Engineer A-17027-96401	$110,450	Austin, TX	Feb 6, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	81	Certified
Senior Design Engineer A-17019-92800	$97,739	Austin, TX	Feb 2, 2017	May 8, 2017	95	Certified
Senior Product Development Engineer A-17019-92649	$90,147	Austin, TX	Feb 2, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	85	Certified
Senior Design Engineer A-17025-95076	$93,444	Fort Collins, CO	Feb 1, 2017	May 8, 2017	96	Certified
Senior ASIC/Layout Design Engineer A-16322-72193	$101,914	Austin, TX	Jan 30, 2017	Mar 22, 2017	51	Certified-Expired
Senior Design Engineer A-17004-86883	$109,574	Austin, TX	Jan 18, 2017	Mar 27, 2017	68	Certified-Expired
Senior Systems Design Engineer A-16319-70969	$91,300	Austin, TX	Jan 18, 2017	Apr 7, 2017	79	Certified
Design Engineer 2 A-16264-54420	$91,800	Austin, TX	Jan 5, 2017	Mar 23, 2017	77	Certified-Expired
Design Engineer 2 A-16308-67841	$95,978	Sunnyvale, CA	Dec 15, 2016	Feb 15, 2017	62	Certified-Expired
Design Engineer 2 A-16322-72394	$100,899	Sunnyvale, CA	Dec 5, 2016	Feb 22, 2017	79	Certified-Expired
ASIC/Layout Design Engineer 2 A-16308-67810	$95,000	Sunnyvale, CA	Dec 2, 2016	Feb 15, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
Senior Product Development Engineer A-16334-75298	$90,147	Austin, TX	Nov 29, 2016	Mar 9, 2017	100	Certified-Expired
Design Engineer 2 A-16316-70592	$87,550	Austin, TX	Nov 21, 2016	Jan 30, 2017	70	Certified-Expired
MTS/ASIC Layout Design Engineer A-16264-54358	$122,040	Orlando, FL	Nov 21, 2016	Jan 18, 2017	58	Certified-Expired
Senior Product Development Engineer A-16309-68511	$90,147	Austin, TX	Nov 18, 2016	Nov 18, 2016	0	Withdrawn
Design Engineer 2 A-16260-53485	$91,800	Austin, TX	Oct 25, 2016	Jan 17, 2017	84	Certified-Expired
Staff Finance Analyst A-16214-37938	$101,000	Austin, TX	Aug 12, 2016	Nov 3, 2016	83	Certified-Expired
SOFTWARE ENGINEER 2 A-16218-39561	$103,149	Sunnyvale, CA	Aug 11, 2016	Nov 4, 2016	85	Certified-Expired
Senior ASIC/Layout Design Engineer A-16216-38837	$114,219	SUNNYVALE, CA	Aug 11, 2016	Nov 7, 2016	88	Certified-Expired
ASIC/Layout Design Engineer 2 A-16216-38773	$92,519	Boxborough, MA	Aug 11, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	140	Certified-Expired
ASIC/Layout Design Engineer 2 A-16203-34773	$79,170	Orlando, FL	Aug 1, 2016	Nov 15, 2016	106	Certified-Expired
MTS Design Engineer A-16167-21935	$152,131	Sunnyvale, CA	Jun 28, 2016	Oct 25, 2016	119	Certified-Expired
Design Engineer 2 A-16167-22056	$106,012	Sunnyvale, CA	Jun 27, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	112	Certified-Expired
MTS Design Engineer A-16167-21912	$152,131	Sunnyvale, CA	Jun 27, 2016	Oct 25, 2016	120	Certified-Expired
ASIC/Layout Design Engineer 2 A-14349-34706	$87,720	Sunnyvale, CA	Jan 12, 2015	Jul 31, 2017	931	Certified

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