Question 1

Does Exactech sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Exactech has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 376 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 Exactech, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 376 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 Exactech?

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 Exactech's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Exactech has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	496
2023	3	3	376
2022	1	1	356
2020	1	1	231

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mechanical Engineer G-100-24198-200826	$79,000	Gainesville, FL	Jul 16, 2024	Nov 24, 2025	496	Certified
Senior QMS Specialist - Correction and Removal A-23065-09127	$48,000	Gainesville, FL	Mar 30, 2023	Apr 9, 2024	376	Certified
Design Quality Engineer A-23065-09096	$76,000	Gainesville, FL	Mar 30, 2023	Apr 9, 2024	376	Certified
Software Engineer A-23065-09085	$60,000	Gainesville, FL	Mar 30, 2023	Apr 9, 2024	376	Certified
Mechanical Engineer (Procurement Engineer) A-22188-84910	$102,000	Gainesville, FL	Sep 30, 2022	Sep 21, 2023	356	Certified
Mechanical Engineer (Product Development) A-20196-76095	$48,000	Gainesville, FL	Jul 22, 2020	Mar 10, 2021	231	Certified-Expired

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