Question 1

Does Olympus Surgical Technologies America sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Olympus Surgical Technologies America has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 233 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 Olympus Surgical Technologies America, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 233 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 Olympus Surgical Technologies America?

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 Olympus Surgical Technologies America's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Olympus Surgical Technologies America has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	491
2022	1	1	299
2020	1	1	167
2016	1	1	58

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Systems Engineer G-100-23320-506053	$113,818	Westborough, MA	Nov 16, 2023	Mar 21, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
Engineer, Product Risk Summary A-22210-97013	$80,558	Westborough, MA	Aug 4, 2022	May 30, 2023	299	Certified
NPD Program Manager A-20133-53396	$133,182	Southborough, MA	May 13, 2020	Oct 27, 2020	167	Certified-Expired
Manager, Value Stream A-16243-47677	$124,675	Brooklyn Park, MN	Aug 30, 2016	Oct 27, 2016	58	Certified-Expired

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