Question 1

Does CAVIUM, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CAVIUM, INC. has filed 21 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 20 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 CAVIUM, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 CAVIUM, 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 CAVIUM, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CAVIUM, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 21 total applications (20 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	10	9	0	1	89
2016	11	11	0	0	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Hardware Design Engineer A-17255-86102	$155,106	San Jose, CA	Sep 21, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	0	Withdrawn
Lead Engineer - Wireless Protocol Software A-17145-43175	$155,106	San Jose, CA	Jun 29, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	90	Certified
Senior Engineer - Wireless Protocol Software A-17150-44316	$142,938	San Jose, CA	Jun 27, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	92	Certified
Senior Lead Physical Design Engineer A-17136-38963	$155,106	San Jose, CA	Jun 19, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	100	Certified
Senior Engineer - Wireless Protocol Software A-17146-43682	$142,938	San Jose, CA	Jun 16, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	103	Certified
Sr. Lead Validation Engineer A-17142-41379	$155,106	San Jose, CA	Jun 16, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	103	Certified
Sr. Engineer A-17122-32838	$108,805	San Jose, CA	May 26, 2017	Aug 7, 2017	73	Certified
Sr. Verification Engineer A-17066-10379	$108,805	San Jose, CA	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 12, 2017	62	Certified
Senior Engineer A-16357-83916	$120,994	Marlborough, MA	Feb 23, 2017	May 8, 2017	74	Certified
Lead Software Engineer A-16357-84089	$127,500	SAN JOSE, CA	Feb 10, 2017	May 2, 2017	81	Certified
Lead Software Technical Marketing Engineer A-16342-78465	$161,600	San Jose, CA	Dec 28, 2016	Mar 6, 2017	68	Certified-Expired
Sr. Wireless System Engineer A-16279-59288	$128,232	San Jose, CA	Nov 23, 2016	Jan 31, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Lead Engineer A-16278-58674	$130,562	San Jose, CA	Oct 28, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	62	Certified-Expired
Senior Lead Marketing Engineer A-16277-58422	$159,370	San Jose, CA	Oct 25, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	65	Certified-Expired
Consulting Engineer A-16265-54987	$152,131	SAN JOSE, CA	Sep 28, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	70	Certified-Expired
Sr. Hardware Engineer A-16263-53801	$98,000	Marlborough, MA	Sep 27, 2016	Nov 25, 2016	59	Certified-Expired
Consulting Engineer A-16232-44552	$152,131	San Jose, CA	Sep 15, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	76	Certified-Expired
Senior RTL Design Engineer A-16218-39770	$102,300	Marlborough, MA	Aug 29, 2016	Apr 17, 2017	231	Certified
Lead Software Engineer A-16184-28904	$138,403	San Jose, CA	Aug 25, 2016	Nov 1, 2016	68	Certified-Expired
Lead Software Engineer A-16184-28883	$138,403	San Jose, CA	Aug 5, 2016	Nov 9, 2016	96	Certified-Expired
Sr. RTL Design Engineer A-16181-27835	$100,100	Marlborough, MA	Jul 27, 2016	Feb 23, 2017	211	Certified-Expired

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