Question 1

Does FIRST TIER TECHNOLOGY, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FIRST TIER TECHNOLOGY, LLC has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 167 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 TIER TECHNOLOGY, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 167 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 TIER TECHNOLOGY, LLC?

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 TIER TECHNOLOGY, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

FIRST TIER TECHNOLOGY, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2020	1	1	0	167
2018	1	0	1	—
2017	1	1	0	138

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
QA Tester/Engineer A-20133-53643	$98,300	Princeton, NJ	May 13, 2020	Oct 27, 2020	167	Certified-Expired
Workday Integration Developers A-17355-24462	$103,300	Princeton, NJ	Jan 23, 2018	Dec 26, 2018	337	Withdrawn
Qlikview Developers A-17293-01395	N/A	Princeton, NJ	Nov 22, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	138	Certified

FIRST TIER TECHNOLOGY, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

FIRST TIER TECHNOLOGY, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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