Question 1

Does Asensus Surgical US sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Asensus Surgical US has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 275 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 Asensus Surgical US, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 275 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 Asensus Surgical US?

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 Asensus Surgical US's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Asensus Surgical US has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	1	1	0	456
2023	2	1	1	380

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manufacturing Engineer G-100-25169-109159	$107,125	Durham, NC	Jun 18, 2025	Aug 18, 2025	61	Withdrawn
Robotics Engineer G-100-24134-987971	$102,000	Durham, NC	May 13, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	456	Certified
Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering G-100-23269-383311	$160,000	Durham, NC	Sep 26, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	170	Withdrawn
Electrical Engineer A-23069-11652	$110,000	Durham, NC	Mar 22, 2023	Apr 5, 2024	380	Certified

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