Question 1

Does Groq, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Groq, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 405 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 Groq, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 405 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 Groq, 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 Groq, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Groq, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	498
2023	2	2	408
2022	2	2	325

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Systems G-100-24288-405880	$283,442	Mountain View, CA	Oct 14, 2024	Feb 24, 2026	498	Certified
USSWP2 - Software Development Engineer 2 G-100-23166-116394	$150,000	Mountain View, CA	Jun 15, 2023	Jul 30, 2024	411	Certified
Sr. SQA (Software Quality Assurance) Engineer A-23013-87469	$220,000	Mountain View, CA	Jan 13, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	405	Certified-Expired
Sr. Machine Learning Developer Support Specialist A-22326-62211	$240,000	Mountain View, CA	Nov 22, 2022	Oct 13, 2023	325	Certified-Expired
Physical Design Engineer A-22326-62097	$225,000	Mountain View, CA	Nov 22, 2022	Oct 13, 2023	325	Certified-Expired

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