Question 1

Does Iridium Satellite, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Iridium Satellite, LLC 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 499 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 Iridium Satellite, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 499 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 Iridium Satellite, LLC?

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 Iridium Satellite, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Iridium Satellite, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	4	0	0	505
2023	2	2	0	0	461

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director, Software Engineering G-100-24215-241035	$188,469	Tempe, AZ	Aug 2, 2024	Jan 5, 2026	521	Certified
Software Developer III G-100-24075-803365	$156,312	Tempe, AZ	Mar 15, 2024	Jul 28, 2025	500	Certified
Product Manager G-100-24037-696932	$142,000	McLean, VA	Feb 6, 2024	Jun 18, 2025	498	Certified
Manager, Software Engineering - Billing Systems G-100-24019-653290	$188,656	Tempe, AZ	Jan 19, 2024	Jun 15, 2025	513	Certified
Senior Software Developer G-100-23346-560541	$144,191	Tempe, AZ	Dec 12, 2023	Apr 17, 2025	492	Certified
Product Line Manager G-100-23204-208534	$130,000	McLean, VA	Jul 23, 2023	Sep 25, 2024	430	Certified

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