Question 1

Does Equilar, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Equilar, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 102 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 Equilar, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 102 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 Equilar, 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 Equilar, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Equilar, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	241
2019	1	1	45
2018	2	2	114
2017	1	1	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer A-22088-32657	$146,682	Redwood City, CA	Apr 25, 2022	Dec 22, 2022	241	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-19122-00302	$121,077	Redwood City, CA	May 28, 2019	Jul 12, 2019	45	Certified
UI Product Designer A-18046-44140	N/A	Redwood City, CA	Mar 12, 2018	Jun 22, 2018	102	Certified
Software Engineer A-17347-21174	N/A	Redwood City, CA	Jan 10, 2018	May 16, 2018	126	Certified
Software Engineer A-16356-83796	$98,987	Redwood City, CA	Feb 8, 2017	Apr 13, 2017	64	Certified

Equilar, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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