Question 1

Does Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 166 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 Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 166 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 Applied Optoelectronics, 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 Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	412
2022	1	1	316
2020	2	2	174
2018	1	1	135
2017	3	3	166
2016	1	1	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Logistician A-23011-85798	$56,812	Sugar Land, TX	Jan 11, 2023	Feb 27, 2024	412	Certified-Expired
Manufacturing Engineer A-22326-61743	$71,600	Sugar Land, TX	Nov 22, 2022	Oct 4, 2023	316	Certified-Expired
Process Engineer A-20358-36344	$78,800	Sugar Land, TX	Dec 23, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	174	Certified
Manufacturing Engineer A-20358-36338	$78,700	Sugar Land, TX	Dec 23, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	174	Certified
MES Engineer A-18044-42863	N/A	Sugar Land, TX	Feb 13, 2018	Jun 28, 2018	135	Certified
Product Management Engineer A-17313-08793	N/A	Sugar Land, TX	Nov 9, 2017	Apr 18, 2018	160	Certified
R&D Electrical Engineer A-17306-05970	N/A	Sugar Land, TX	Nov 2, 2017	Apr 17, 2018	166	Certified
R&D Engineer A-17305-05452	N/A	Sugar Land, TX	Nov 1, 2017	Apr 16, 2018	166	Certified
Quality Engineer A-16265-55081	$74,500	Sugar Land, TX	Sep 21, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	70	Certified-Expired

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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