Question 1

Does Cepton Technologies, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cepton Technologies, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 416 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 Cepton Technologies, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 416 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 Cepton 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 Cepton Technologies, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cepton Technologies, Inc. has a 83.3% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	462
2023	1	1	0	369
2022	3	2	1	271

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Electrical Engineer G-100-24128-965440	$141,440	San Jose, CA	May 7, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	462	Certified
Senior Electrical Engineer G-100-24128-965200	$185,000	San Jose, CA	May 7, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	462	Certified
ASIC Design Engineer A-23116-33645	$140,000	San Jose, CA	May 31, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	369	Certified
Mechanical Engineer A-22241-13471	$121,000	San Jose, CA	Aug 31, 2022	Jun 21, 2023	294	Certified
System Software Engineer A-22173-76506	$170,000	San Jose, CA	Jun 27, 2022	Oct 5, 2023	465	Denied
Senior Software Engineer A-22103-40492	$225,000	San Jose, CA	Apr 20, 2022	Dec 23, 2022	247	Certified-Expired

Cepton Technologies, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Cepton Technologies, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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