Question 1

Does Hanwha Q Cells America, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hanwha Q Cells America, INC. has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 410 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 Hanwha Q Cells America, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 410 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 Hanwha Q Cells America, 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 Hanwha Q Cells America, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hanwha Q Cells America, INC. has a 88.9% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (8 certified, 1 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	0	416
2024	1	0	1	0	—
2023	7	4	0	3	470
2022	1	1	0	0	422
2021	1	1	0	0	140
2019	1	1	0	0	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE PLANNING G-100-25098-844432	$185,286	IRVINE, CA	Apr 8, 2025	May 29, 2026	416	Certified
Director of Capital Markets G-100-24207-222927	$230,000	Irvine, CA	Jul 25, 2024	Dec 29, 2025	522	Denied
CUSTOMER SUPPORT (CS) ENGINEER G-100-23285-428922	$73,112	IRVINE, CA	Oct 12, 2023	Mar 4, 2025	509	Certified - Expired
TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - SALESFORCE G-100-23285-428826	$170,000	IRVINE, CA	Oct 12, 2023	Mar 4, 2025	509	Certified - Expired
CUSTOMER SUPPORT (CS) ENGINEER G-100-23285-428668	$73,112	IRVINE, CA	Oct 12, 2023	Oct 12, 2023	0	Withdrawn
CUSTOMER SUPPORT (CS) ENGINEER G-100-23285-428509	$73,112	IRVINE, CA	Oct 12, 2023	Oct 12, 2023	0	Withdrawn
TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - SALESFORCE G-100-23282-419810	$170,000	IRVINE, CA	Oct 9, 2023	Oct 12, 2023	3	Withdrawn
CRM DEVELOPER G-100-23208-220163	$115,000	IRVINE, CA	Jul 27, 2023	Oct 28, 2024	459	Certified - Expired
SENIOR MANAGER OF ENERGY ANALYTICS G-100-23173-137991	$141,211	IRVINE, CA	Jun 22, 2023	Jul 30, 2024	404	Certified
Director of Distributed Energy Solutions (DES) Business A-22145-61331	$180,544	Irvine, CA	Jun 7, 2022	Aug 3, 2023	422	Certified
Jr. Management Analyst A-21084-66703	$59,010	Irvine, CA	Mar 29, 2021	Aug 16, 2021	140	Certified
Junior Management Analyst A-19183-26499	$56,867	Irvine, CA	Jul 5, 2019	Sep 16, 2019	73	Certified

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