Question 1

Does CARL Zeiss Meditec sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CARL Zeiss Meditec has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 324 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 CARL Zeiss Meditec, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 324 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 CARL Zeiss Meditec?

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 CARL Zeiss Meditec's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CARL Zeiss Meditec has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	2	0	414
2024	1	1	0	477
2023	3	2	1	488
2022	1	1	0	269
2018	2	2	0	78
2017	1	1	0	54

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior ERP Business Analyst G-100-25167-094592	$172,000	Dublin, CA	Jun 16, 2025	Jun 30, 2026	379	Certified
Threat and Vulnerability Manager G-100-25044-691698	$158,000	Dublin, CA	Feb 13, 2025	May 8, 2026	449	Certified
Product Marketing Specialist G-100-24094-850760	$108,000	Dublin, CA	Apr 3, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	477	Certified
Senior Financial Analyst G-100-23360-591060	$80,000	Dublin, CA	Dec 26, 2023	Apr 14, 2025	475	Certified
Senior Scientist G-100-23335-537317	$94,000	Dublin, CA	Dec 1, 2023	Apr 14, 2025	500	Certified
Senior Concept Engineer A-23138-44744	$138,000	Dublin, CA	May 30, 2023	Jan 3, 2024	218	Withdrawn
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist A-22158-67806	$116,355	Dublin, CA	Jun 27, 2022	Mar 23, 2023	269	Certified-Expired
Senior Product Manager A-18355-55884	$139,000	Dublin, CA	Dec 21, 2018	Mar 27, 2019	96	Certified-Expired
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist A-18173-89913	N/A	Dublin, CA	Jun 28, 2018	Aug 27, 2018	60	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-17017-91870	$142,064	Dublin, CA	Jan 20, 2017	Mar 15, 2017	54	Certified-Expired

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