Question 1

Does (formerly General Instrument Corporation) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. (formerly General Instrument Corporation) has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 19 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 (formerly General Instrument Corporation), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 (formerly General Instrument Corporation)?

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 (formerly General Instrument Corporation)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

(formerly General Instrument Corporation) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (19 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	6	6	0	0	86
2016	13	13	0	0	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr IT Business Systems Analyst A-17171-53778	$84,552	Horsham, PA	Jun 21, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	92	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17084-17403	$80,205	Suwanee, GA	Mar 27, 2017	May 30, 2017	64	Certified
Senior Manufacturing Engineer A-17061-08826	$96,970	San Diego, CA	Mar 6, 2017	May 30, 2017	85	Certified
Staff Software Engineer A-17052-05403	$113,610	Suwanee, GA	Feb 27, 2017	Apr 19, 2017	51	Certified
Staff Software Engineer A-17038-00512	$119,954	Lisle, IL	Feb 7, 2017	May 31, 2017	113	Certified
Staff Software Engineer A-17037-99703	$102,675	San Diego, CA	Feb 7, 2017	May 26, 2017	108	Certified
Staff Software Engineer A-16356-83806	$134,514	San Diego, CA	Dec 21, 2016	Feb 14, 2017	55	Certified-Expired
Staff Software Engineer A-16356-83752	$110,477	Lowell, MA	Dec 21, 2016	Feb 10, 2017	51	Certified-Expired
Staff Software Engineer A-16340-77274	$110,477	Lowell, MA	Dec 5, 2016	Feb 8, 2017	65	Certified-Expired
Staff QA Engineer A-16327-73911	$92,218	Horsham, PA	Dec 2, 2016	Feb 10, 2017	70	Certified-Expired
Senior Hardware Engineer A-16327-73795	$84,198	Horsham, PA	Dec 1, 2016	Feb 10, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-16326-73586	$86,287	San Diego, CA	Nov 30, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	65	Certified-Expired
Senior Supervising Manufacturing Engineer A-16326-73585	$82,746	San Diego, CA	Nov 21, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	74	Certified-Expired
Principal Software Engineer A-16267-55808	$113,630	Lowell, MA	Sep 23, 2016	Dec 5, 2016	73	Certified-Expired
Staff QA Engineer A-16267-55762	$97,984	Lowell, MA	Sep 23, 2016	Dec 5, 2016	73	Certified-Expired
Staff QA Engineer A-16258-52599	$112,237	Irving, TX	Sep 19, 2016	Dec 6, 2016	78	Certified-Expired
Principal Software Engineer A-16258-52755	$106,974	San Diego, CA	Sep 14, 2016	Dec 6, 2016	83	Certified-Expired
QA Test Engineer A-16225-42068	$117,998	San Diego, CA	Aug 30, 2016	Nov 2, 2016	64	Certified-Expired
QA Test Engineer A-16215-38501	$95,039	San Diego, CA	Aug 30, 2016	Nov 3, 2016	65	Certified-Expired

(formerly General Instrument Corporation) — Green Card PERM Data

(formerly General Instrument Corporation) PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Zodiac Ineractive

Cablevision Systems NEW YORK CITY Corporation

Previously Arris Enterprises, INC.

CSC TKR LLC

Arris Enterprises, INC.

Tigertech Media, INC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?