Question 1

Does Intelsat US sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Intelsat US has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Intelsat US, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Intelsat US?

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 Intelsat US's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Intelsat US has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	2	2	0	490
2023	1	1	0	505
2022	1	1	0	328

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Data Engineer G-100-25170-110582	$147,472	Chicago, IL	Jun 19, 2025	Jun 19, 2025	0	Withdrawn
Sr. Principal Terminal Development & Design Engineer G-100-24205-215291	$170,000	McLean, VA	Jul 23, 2024	Nov 19, 2025	484	Certified
Senior Software Development Engineer G-100-24194-192992	$165,173	McLean, VA	Jul 12, 2024	Nov 19, 2025	495	Certified
Sr Developer, Frontend G-100-23292-442285	$122,000	Chicago, IL	Oct 19, 2023	Mar 7, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Engineer, Systems Integration Testing A-22313-54525	$117,000	Chicago, IL	Nov 29, 2022	Oct 23, 2023	328	Certified-Expired

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