Question 1

Does Formlabs sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Formlabs has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 465 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 Formlabs, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 465 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 Formlabs?

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 Formlabs's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Formlabs has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	476
2023	6	6	0	0	423

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manufacturing Engineer G-100-24101-872720	$80,000	Somerville, MA	Apr 10, 2024	Jul 30, 2025	476	Certified
Materials Program Manager G-100-23304-466848	$90,000	Somerville, MA	Oct 31, 2023	Feb 13, 2025	471	Certified - Expired
Print Process Engineer G-100-23273-403568	$93,100	Somerville, MA	Sep 30, 2023	Jan 7, 2025	465	Certified - Expired
Supply Chain Planner G-100-23273-401982	$80,000	Somerville, MA	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 7, 2025	466	Certified - Expired
Business Data Analyst A-23111-31082	$121,400	Somerville, MA	May 8, 2023	May 28, 2024	386	Certified
Software Engineer, Technical Lead A-23097-24552	$150,200	Somerville, MA	Apr 26, 2023	Apr 25, 2024	365	Certified
Materials Product Manager A-23046-02057	$170,600	Somerville, MA	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 18, 2024	385	Certified-Expired

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