Question 1

Does Avnera sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Avnera has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 265 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 Avnera, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 265 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 Avnera?

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 Avnera's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Avnera has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	449
2022	6	5	1	271
2020	2	2	0	218
2018	1	1	0	216
2017	1	1	0	138

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Electrical Engineer G-100-23266-375589	$78,166	Hillsboro, OR	Sep 22, 2023	Dec 14, 2024	449	Certified - Expired
Electrical Senior Engineer A-22241-13209	$132,978	San Jose, CA	Sep 19, 2022	Jul 20, 2023	304	Certified
Senior Test Engineer A-22206-93826	$113,110	Hillsboro, OR	Jul 29, 2022	May 8, 2023	283	Certified
Electrical Staff Engineer A-22166-72073	$154,879	San Jose, CA	Jul 13, 2022	Apr 4, 2023	265	Certified-Expired
Firmware Staff Engineer A-22172-75491	$107,765	Hillsboro, OR	Jun 28, 2022	Mar 20, 2023	265	Certified-Expired
Electrical Principal Engineer A-22081-29217	$154,879	San Jose, CA	Apr 22, 2022	Dec 21, 2022	243	Certified-Expired
Electrical Principal Engineer A-22074-25822	$172,245	San Jose, CA	Mar 16, 2022	Feb 2, 2023	323	Withdrawn
Senior Principal Layout Designer A-20209-81456	$115,000	Hillsboro, OR	Aug 12, 2020	Mar 19, 2021	219	Certified-Expired
Electrical Engineer 2 A-20192-75309	$73,861	Hillsboro, OR	Jul 24, 2020	Feb 25, 2021	216	Certified-Expired
DSP Systems Engineer A-18017-32172	N/A	Beaverton, OR	Jan 23, 2018	Aug 27, 2018	216	Certified
System Hardware Engineer A-17339-17733	N/A	Beaverton, OR	Dec 22, 2017	May 9, 2018	138	Certified

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