Question 1

Does Axcelis Technologies Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Axcelis Technologies Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 432 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 Axcelis Technologies Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 432 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 Axcelis Technologies 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 Axcelis Technologies Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Axcelis Technologies Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	475
2023	2	2	432
2017	1	1	138

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Quality Assurance(SQA)Product Manager I G-100-24075-803595	$130,021	Beverly, MA	Mar 15, 2024	Jul 3, 2025	475	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-23236-293782	$150,197	Beverly, MA	Aug 24, 2023	Oct 29, 2024	432	Certified - Expired
Project Lifecycle Management System Administrator II G-100-23236-293560	$150,000	Beverly, MA	Aug 24, 2023	Oct 29, 2024	432	Certified - Expired
GUI Developer A-17087-18018	$109,013	Beverly, MA	May 12, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	138	Certified

Axcelis Technologies Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Axcelis Technologies Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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