Question 1

Does Alphatec Spine Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alphatec Spine 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 413 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 Alphatec Spine Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 413 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 Alphatec Spine 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 Alphatec Spine Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Alphatec Spine Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	485
2023	1	1	413
2020	2	2	178

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Scientist G-100-24297-427084	$134,875	Carlsbad, CA	Oct 23, 2024	Feb 19, 2026	484	Certified
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist G-100-24295-421217	$137,500	Carlsbad, CA	Oct 21, 2024	Feb 19, 2026	486	Certified
Network Engineer A-23020-89956	$138,195	Carlsbad, CA	Mar 9, 2023	Apr 25, 2024	413	Certified
Regulatory Affairs Specialist A-20113-45989	$93,392	Carlsbad, CA	May 26, 2020	Nov 18, 2020	176	Certified-Expired
Sr. Packaging Engineer A-20113-45843	$107,000	Carlsbad, CA	May 22, 2020	Nov 17, 2020	179	Certified-Expired

Alphatec Spine Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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