Question 1

Does AST SpaceMobile Services sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AST SpaceMobile Services has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 472 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 AST SpaceMobile Services, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 472 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 AST SpaceMobile Services?

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 AST SpaceMobile Services's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

AST SpaceMobile Services has a 100% PERM approval rate across 2 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Manufacturing Engineer G-100-24113-913661	$95,040	Midland, TX	Apr 22, 2024	Jul 29, 2025	463	Certified
RF Engineer G-100-24050-729705	$143,077	Midland, TX	Feb 19, 2024	Jun 13, 2025	480	Certified

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