Question 1

Does EXA Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EXA Corporation has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 58 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 EXA Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 58 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 EXA Corporation?

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 EXA Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

EXA Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	88
2016	6	6	0	0	53

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer A-17110-27340	$107,744	Burlington, MA	Jun 1, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	106	Certified
Principal Application Engineer (Aeroacoustics) A-16308-67867	$95,000	Brisbane, CA	Jan 5, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	70	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-16279-59113	$93,750	Burlington, MA	Nov 21, 2016	Jan 23, 2017	63	Certified-Expired
Senior Application Engineer-Multiphase Flow Simulation A-16225-41761	$87,750	Brisbane, CA	Nov 17, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	53	Certified-Expired
Senior Application Engineer-Multiphase Flow Simulation A-16215-38421	$97,300	Brisbane, CA	Oct 26, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	42	Certified-Expired
Senior Validation Engineer-Aerospace A-16264-54342	$93,750	Burlington, MA	Oct 21, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	47	Certified-Expired
Senior Aeroacoustics Engineer A-16217-39117	$82,500	Livonia, MI	Sep 23, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	52	Certified-Expired
Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer A-16222-40422	$93,750	Burlington, MA	Sep 13, 2016	Nov 15, 2016	63	Certified-Expired

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