Question 1

Does FormFactor sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FormFactor has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 18 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 440 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 FormFactor, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 440 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 FormFactor?

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 FormFactor's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

FormFactor has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (18 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	2	2	0	500
2023	16	16	0	451

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manufacturing Process Engineer G-100-25195-172751	$95,700	Baldwin Park, CA	Jul 14, 2025	Dec 5, 2025	144	Withdrawn
Manufacturing Process Engineer G-100-24183-165196	$111,072	Livermore, CA	Jul 1, 2024	Nov 13, 2025	500	Certified
Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer G-100-24183-164873	$137,301	Livermore, CA	Jul 1, 2024	Nov 13, 2025	500	Certified
Principal PCB Designer G-100-23277-410238	$114,312	Livermore, CA	Oct 4, 2023	Feb 13, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Java Developer G-100-23268-377180	$132,870	Livermore, CA	Sep 25, 2023	Jan 5, 2025	468	Certified - Expired
Senior Principal Electrical Design Engineer G-100-23262-357584	$144,498	Livermore, CA	Sep 19, 2023	Jan 5, 2025	474	Certified - Expired
Technology Development Program Manager G-100-23251-330875	$145,000	Livermore, CA	Sep 8, 2023	Jan 5, 2025	485	Certified - Expired
Sr. Principal Signal Integrity Engineer G-100-23244-315380	$157,498	Livermore, CA	Sep 1, 2023	Jan 5, 2025	492	Certified - Expired
Sr. HRIS Analyst G-100-23227-265080	$110,000	Beaverton, OR	Aug 15, 2023	Oct 22, 2024	434	Certified - Expired
Principal Process Engineer G-100-23220-249044	$97,282	Livermore, CA	Aug 8, 2023	Oct 21, 2024	440	Certified - Expired
Sr. Electrical Design Engineer G-100-23219-243452	$109,720	Livermore, CA	Aug 7, 2023	Oct 17, 2024	437	Certified - Expired
Production Planning Engineer G-100-23195-191101	$115,140	Livermore, CA	Jul 14, 2023	Nov 4, 2024	479	Certified - Expired
Membrane Designer G-100-23193-185143	$77,501	Beaverton, OR	Jul 12, 2023	Oct 4, 2024	450	Certified - Expired
Sr. Principal Mechanical Design Engineer G-100-23178-147099	$103,459	Livermore, CA	Jun 27, 2023	Aug 16, 2024	416	Certified
Sr. Principal Process Engineer G-100-23178-146741	$132,163	Livermore, CA	Jun 27, 2023	Aug 16, 2024	416	Certified
Sr. Electrical Design Engineer G-100-23173-137911	$109,720	Livermore, CA	Jun 22, 2023	Aug 17, 2024	422	Certified
Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer A-23121-35885	$97,282	Livermore, CA	May 11, 2023	May 28, 2024	383	Certified
Senior Engineer, CAD Software Development A-23116-33358	$109,720	Livermore, CA	May 9, 2023	May 22, 2024	379	Certified
Senior Metrology Process Engineer A-22354-77143	$148,096	Livermore, CA	Feb 1, 2023	Mar 25, 2024	418	Certified-Expired

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