Question 1

Does Carl Zeiss SBE, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Carl Zeiss SBE, LLC has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 408 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 SBE, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 408 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 SBE, LLC?

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 SBE, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Carl Zeiss SBE, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	472
2023	1	1	408
2019	1	1	49

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Application Engineer G-100-24156-070764	$100,000	Boise, ID	Jun 4, 2024	Sep 19, 2025	472	Certified
Customer Support Engineer G-100-23242-306336	$96,500	Santa Clara, CA	Aug 29, 2023	Oct 10, 2024	408	Certified - Expired
Applications Technical Expert A-19154-13001	$137,917	Thornwood, NY	Jun 3, 2019	Jul 22, 2019	49	Certified

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