Question 1

Does Harmonic sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Harmonic has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 276 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 Harmonic, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 276 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 Harmonic?

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 Harmonic's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Harmonic has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	480
2022	1	1	472
2017	1	1	70
2016	2	2	84

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Director(s), Broadband Access Solutions America G-100-24198-200830	$236,600	San Jose, CA	Jul 16, 2024	Nov 21, 2025	493	Certified
Cloud Solutions Delivery Engineer G-100-24086-832272	$133,245	San Jose, CA	Mar 26, 2024	Jul 6, 2025	467	Certified
Sr. Staff SW Development Engineer A-22172-75907	$184,500	San Jose, CA	Jul 19, 2022	Nov 3, 2023	472	Certified-Expired
Staff Technical Support Engineer A-17095-21285	$133,200	San Jose, CA	Apr 5, 2017	Jun 14, 2017	70	Certified
Senior Software Development Engineer A-16343-78911	$111,800	Plainsboro, NJ	Dec 9, 2016	Mar 3, 2017	84	Certified-Expired
Sales Engineer A-16343-78707	$130,500	New York, NY	Dec 9, 2016	Mar 3, 2017	84	Certified-Expired

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