Question 1

Does Ericsson Smart Factory sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ericsson Smart Factory has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 18 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 401 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 Ericsson Smart Factory, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 401 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 Ericsson Smart Factory?

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 Ericsson Smart Factory's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ericsson Smart Factory has a 100% PERM approval rate across 20 total applications (18 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	455
2023	10	9	1	444
2022	3	2	1	422
2021	3	3	0	161
2020	3	3	0	186

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
HW Make Support (Automation Engineer) - 7529113 G-100-24165-109337	$109,180	Lewisville, TX	Jun 13, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	455	Certified
Production Systems Superuser - 6671896 G-100-23272-397169	$84,718	Lewisville, TX	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 16, 2025	475	Certified - Expired
Product Owner - 6727853 G-100-23271-391719	$119,246	Lewisville, TX	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 17, 2025	477	Certified - Expired
Test Engineer - 6779412 G-100-23271-388813	$91,291	Lewisville, TX	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 19, 2025	479	Certified - Expired
Production Technology Manager - 5044290 G-100-23223-258550	$121,596	Lewisville, TX	Aug 11, 2023	Dec 12, 2024	489	Certified - Expired
Lead Software Developer - 6769352 G-100-23201-202778	$147,888	Lewisville, TX	Jul 20, 2023	Aug 28, 2024	405	Certified
TEST DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER A-23055-05512	$126,400	Lewisville, TX	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 12, 2024	406	Certified
Test Development Engineer A-23048-03086	$126,400	Lewisville, TX	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 18, 2024	385	Certified-Expired
TEST DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER A-23034-97014	$126,400	Lewisville, TX	Feb 22, 2023	Mar 3, 2023	9	Withdrawn
SMA Process Engineer A-23012-86340	$106,744	Lewisville, TX	Feb 22, 2023	Apr 1, 2024	404	Certified-Expired
Strategic Sourcing Manager A-22356-78004	$102,992	Lewisville, TX	Feb 21, 2023	Mar 28, 2024	401	Certified-Expired
TEST DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER A-22290-40341	$126,400	Lewisville, TX	Nov 16, 2022	Feb 17, 2023	93	Withdrawn
Master Planner A-22272-30252	$133,043	Lewisville, TX	Nov 15, 2022	Dec 21, 2023	401	Certified-Expired
Product Engineer A-22134-55325	$106,660	Lewisville, TX	Jun 22, 2022	Sep 8, 2023	443	Certified
Senior Producibility Engineer A-21063-58518	$100,776	Lewisville, TX	Mar 16, 2021	Aug 13, 2021	150	Certified
TEST ENGINEER A-21025-45315	$105,483	Lewisville, TX	Feb 3, 2021	Jul 14, 2021	161	Certified
TEST DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER A-20356-35424	$105,200	Lewisville, TX	Jan 5, 2021	Jul 26, 2021	202	Certified
TEST DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER A-20342-30015	$121,701	Lewisville, TX	Dec 22, 2020	Jun 14, 2021	174	Certified
PRODUCIBILITY ENGINEER A-20342-29993	$105,186	Lewisville, TX	Dec 15, 2020	Jun 9, 2021	176	Certified
Head of Operational Efficiency A-20254-98051	$118,123	Lewisville, TX	Sep 25, 2020	Apr 21, 2021	208	Certified

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