Question 1

Does Atieva, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Atieva, INC. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 131 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 Atieva, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 131 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 Atieva, 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 Atieva, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Atieva, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	3	0	0	77
2016	5	5	0	0	218

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Technical Specialist, Steering Systems & Development A-17095-21187	$130,000	Menlo Park, CA	Apr 13, 2017	Jun 23, 2017	71	Certified
Senior Technical Specialist, Suspension Structures A-17031-97606	$160,000	Menlo Park, CA	Feb 10, 2017	May 1, 2017	80	Certified
Director, Business Development A-17030-97112	$170,000	Menlo Park, CA	Feb 10, 2017	May 1, 2017	80	Certified
Lead Clay Modeler A-16238-46629	$140,000	Menlo Park, CA	Sep 9, 2016	May 5, 2017	238	Certified
Senior Digital Modeler A-16237-46059	$175,000	Menlo Park, CA	Sep 6, 2016	Mar 6, 2017	181	Certified-Expired
Senior Concept and Design Visualizer A-16216-38958	$185,000	Menlo Park, CA	Aug 18, 2016	Mar 24, 2017	218	Certified-Expired
Sr. Engineer, Autonomous Driving/Vehicle Systems A-16210-37035	$120,000	Menlo Park, CA	Aug 16, 2016	Nov 3, 2016	79	Certified-Expired
Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Control Systems A-16195-32215	$130,000	Menlo Park, CA	Jul 15, 2016	Mar 16, 2017	244	Certified-Expired

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