Question 1

Does Gentex Optics, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gentex Optics, Inc. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 226 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 Gentex Optics, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 226 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 Gentex Optics, Inc.?

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 Gentex Optics, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Gentex Optics, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	446
2020	1	1	226
2017	1	1	180

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Process Engineer G-100-23223-259465	$90,009	Dudley, MA	Aug 11, 2023	Oct 30, 2024	446	Certified - Expired
Industrial Vision Engineer A-20162-64130	$89,996	Dudley, MA	Oct 5, 2020	May 19, 2021	226	Certified
Production Manager A-17213-70697	N/A	Dudley, MA	Aug 4, 2017	Jan 31, 2018	180	Certified-Expired

Gentex Optics, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Gentex Optics, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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