Question 1

Does First Solar sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. First Solar has filed 23 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 21 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 470 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 First Solar, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 470 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 First Solar?

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 First Solar's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

First Solar has a 100% PERM approval rate across 23 total applications (21 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	16	14	2	474
2021	1	1	0	178
2020	3	3	0	216
2018	1	1	0	196
2017	1	1	0	124
2016	1	1	0	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24204-213919	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Jul 22, 2024	Nov 19, 2025	485	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24157-076838	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Jun 5, 2024	Sep 10, 2025	462	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24152-055968	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	May 31, 2024	Aug 15, 2025	441	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24114-917140	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Apr 23, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	470	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24114-915576	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Apr 23, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	470	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24113-913632	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Apr 22, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	472	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24113-913592	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Apr 22, 2024	Aug 5, 2025	470	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24113-913564	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Apr 22, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	472	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24113-911893	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Apr 22, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	472	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24113-911505	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Apr 22, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	472	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24082-823355	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Mar 22, 2024	Jul 6, 2025	471	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24082-823354	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Mar 22, 2024	Jul 9, 2025	474	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24082-822605	$80,000	Perrysburg, OH	Mar 22, 2024	Mar 22, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Engineer - Manufacturing G-100-24071-788462	$98,904	Perrysburg, OH	Mar 11, 2024	Jul 9, 2025	485	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing G-100-24059-756838	$98,904	Perrysburg, OH	Feb 28, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	484	Certified
Engineer - Manufacturing II G-100-24059-755164	$80,000	Walbridge, OH	Feb 28, 2024	Mar 22, 2024	23	Withdrawn
Tax Analyst - International A-21028-46879	$57,450	Tempe, AR	Feb 5, 2021	Aug 2, 2021	178	Certified
Financial Analyst A-20209-81137	$77,875	Perrysburg, OH	Aug 25, 2020	Apr 12, 2021	230	Certified
Administrator - Systems A-20205-79948	$91,021	Perrysburg, OH	Aug 18, 2020	Apr 6, 2021	231	Certified
IT Analyst A-20136-54917	$91,021	Perrysburg, OH	Jun 10, 2020	Dec 14, 2020	187	Certified-Expired
Reliability Engineer A-18242-13023	$67,309	Perrysburg, OH	Sep 18, 2018	Apr 2, 2019	196	Certified-Expired
Performance Engineer A-17089-18965	$88,941	Tempe, AZ	May 12, 2017	Sep 13, 2017	124	Certified
Buyer A-16092-91935	$57,500	Suite 600, AZ	Aug 18, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	74	Certified-Expired

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