Question 1

Does CREE, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CREE, INC. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 CREE, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 CREE, 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 CREE, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CREE, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	3	0	1	60
2016	3	3	0	0	122

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mechanical Process Engineer A-17097-22460	$83,304	Durham, NC	Apr 13, 2017	Jun 14, 2017	62	Certified
Hardware Design Engineer A-17027-96271	$118,450	Durham, NC	Mar 30, 2017	May 16, 2017	47	Certified
Materials Scientist A-17052-05352	$98,114	Durham, NC	Feb 28, 2017	May 10, 2017	71	Certified
LED Engineer A-17038-00187	$86,798	Racine, WI	Feb 9, 2017	Apr 27, 2017	77	Withdrawn
Mechanical Design Engineer A-16279-59334	$83,025	Durham, NC	Oct 7, 2016	Dec 27, 2016	81	Certified-Expired
Silicon Materials Scientist A-16272-57257	$105,290	Durham, NC	Sep 30, 2016	Dec 6, 2016	67	Certified-Expired
Materials Engineer A-16132-08769	$78,645	Durham, NC	May 17, 2016	Dec 20, 2016	217	Certified-Expired

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