Question 1

Does Alcon Vision sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alcon Vision has filed 21 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 20 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 464 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 Alcon Vision, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 464 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 Alcon Vision?

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 Alcon Vision's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Alcon Vision has a 100% PERM approval rate across 21 total applications (20 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	5	5	0	481
2023	5	4	1	459
2022	3	3	0	479
2021	1	1	0	147
2020	5	5	0	238
2019	2	2	0	62

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Refractive Account Manager, Wavelight G-100-24156-070856	$127,587	Fort Worth, TX	Jun 4, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	464	Certified
Lead Statistical Programmer G-100-24060-759086	$125,000	Fort Worth, TX	Feb 29, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	487	Certified
Lead Statistical Programmer G-100-24043-711936	$125,000	Fort Worth, TX	Feb 12, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	485	Certified
Lead Statistical Programmer G-100-24043-711105	$125,000	Fort Worth, TX	Feb 12, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	485	Certified
Associate Director, Statistical Programming G-100-24026-671345	$153,135	Fort Worth, TX	Jan 26, 2024	May 19, 2025	479	Certified
Director, Business Development, Corporate Strategy G-100-23352-573619	$173,181	Fort Worth, TX	Dec 18, 2023	Apr 29, 2025	498	Withdrawn
Digital Technical Design Expert G-100-23339-545935	$145,000	Fort Worth, TX	Dec 5, 2023	Apr 10, 2025	492	Certified
Regional Pricing Manager SX LATAM G-100-23325-517357	$103,680	Fort Worth, TX	Nov 21, 2023	Mar 19, 2025	484	Certified - Expired
Associate Director - SAP Development G-100-23278-412089	$135,000	Fort Worth, TX	Oct 5, 2023	Feb 4, 2025	488	Certified - Expired
Lead Network Security Operations A-23087-19248	$133,000	Fort Worth, TX	Apr 24, 2023	Apr 30, 2024	372	Certified
Analytics Architect A-22189-85116	$114,234	Fort Worth, TX	Aug 8, 2022	Nov 30, 2023	479	Certified-Expired
SharePoint Architect A-22175-77736	$114,234	Fort Worth, TX	Aug 8, 2022	Nov 30, 2023	479	Certified-Expired
ServiceMax Lead Developer A-22166-72047	$128,315	Fort Worth, TX	Jul 26, 2022	May 1, 2023	279	Certified
Sr. Analyst, Internal Audit A-21040-50345	$68,120	Fort Worth, TX	Apr 1, 2021	Aug 26, 2021	147	Certified
Solution Design Expert - Manufacturing A-20300-13137	$90,501	Fort Worth, TX	Nov 9, 2020	May 28, 2021	200	Certified
Sr. Program Manager, Global Compensation A-20261-00637	$155,979	Fort Worth, TX	Oct 21, 2020	May 5, 2021	196	Certified
Sr. Engineer, lntraocular Lens A-20244-93836	$90,189	Fort Worth, TX	Sep 15, 2020	Apr 28, 2021	225	Certified
Manager, Active & SOX 404 Application A-20175-68385	$105,000	Fort Worth, TX	Aug 24, 2020	Mar 25, 2021	213	Certified-Expired
MTO IRIS AFCM Expert A-20044-18657	$122,000	Fort Worth, TX	Mar 27, 2020	Mar 16, 2021	354	Certified-Expired
BPA Analyst A-19177-23373	$64,938	Fort Worth, TX	Jul 29, 2019	Sep 27, 2019	60	Certified
Global Cataract Training Director A-19177-23478	$150,000	Fort Worth, TX	Jul 16, 2019	Sep 18, 2019	64	Certified

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