Question 1

Does Brooks Automation US sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Brooks Automation US has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 493 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 Brooks Automation US, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 493 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 Brooks Automation 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 Brooks Automation US's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Brooks Automation US has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	487
2023	2	2	449
2022	1	1	490

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Oracle Application Developer G-100-24222-256642	$157,643	Chelmsford, MA	Aug 9, 2024	Dec 18, 2025	496	Certified
Principal Mechanical Engineer G-100-24121-939191	$102,983	Chelmsford, MA	Apr 30, 2024	Jul 25, 2025	451	Certified
Application Development Manager G-100-24012-636532	$139,901	Chelmsford, MA	Jan 12, 2024	Jun 10, 2025	515	Certified
Technical Writer G-100-23338-540596	$115,586	Chelmsford, MA	Dec 4, 2023	Apr 17, 2025	500	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-23013-87070	$158,080	Fremont, CA	Jan 26, 2023	Feb 28, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Product Manager A-22203-93421	$131,000	Chelmsford, MA	Jul 29, 2022	Dec 1, 2023	490	Certified-Expired

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