Question 1

Does Coherent sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coherent has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Coherent, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Coherent?

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 Coherent's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Coherent has a 71.4% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (5 certified, 2 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	2	1	1	498
2023	3	2	1	0	484
2020	1	1	0	0	1,197

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer G-100-24281-388867	$115,000	Plymouth, MI	Oct 7, 2024	Feb 4, 2025	120	Withdrawn
Senior Product Manager G-100-24157-074810	$171,475	East Granby, CT	Jun 5, 2024	Sep 10, 2025	462	Denied
Senior Process Development Engineer G-100-24038-700542	$116,000	East Granby, CT	Feb 7, 2024	Jun 20, 2025	499	Certified
Staff Development Engineer G-100-24038-700427	$170,000	Santa Clara, CA	Feb 7, 2024	Jun 17, 2025	496	Certified
Senior Engineer G-100-23310-480823	$126,464	San Jose, CA	Nov 6, 2023	Mar 22, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Lead Software Developer G-100-23216-240616	$158,080	Fremont, CA	Aug 4, 2023	Nov 12, 2024	466	Certified - Expired
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer G-100-23174-140434	$90,813	Sherman, TX	Jun 23, 2023	Sep 26, 2024	461	Denied
Engineer A-20266-02732	$94,557	Sherman, TX	Dec 8, 2020	Mar 19, 2024	1,197	Certified-Expired

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