Question 1

Does Karma Automotive, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Karma Automotive, Inc. has filed 16 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 16 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 401 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 Karma Automotive, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 401 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 Karma Automotive, 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 Karma Automotive, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Karma Automotive, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 16 total applications (16 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	8	8	401
2024	4	4	502
2023	1	1	386
2022	1	1	386
2017	2	2	86

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Continuous Improvement Manager G-100-25151-037943	$153,000	Irvine, CA	May 30, 2025	Jun 23, 2026	389	Certified
Senior DRE - Body Exterior Lighting G-100-25148-026216	$152,710	Irvine, CA	May 28, 2025	Jun 17, 2026	385	Certified
Lead Engineer – Powertrain Control System and Software G-100-25148-025974	$180,000	Irvine, CA	May 28, 2025	Jun 17, 2026	385	Certified
Lead Engineer – Ride Control/Shock & Spring G-100-25126-940428	$155,044	Irvine, CA	May 5, 2025	Jun 9, 2026	400	Certified
Senior Manager, HV Battery System G-100-25123-934566	$206,521	Irvine, CA	May 2, 2025	Jun 8, 2026	402	Certified
Lead Engineer – Dimension Engineering & Control G-100-25123-934522	$158,640	Irvine, CA	May 2, 2025	Jun 8, 2026	402	Certified
Senior Engineer III, Vehicle Integration & Validation G-100-25123-934447	$140,302	Irvine, CA	May 2, 2025	Jun 8, 2026	402	Certified
Engineering Supervisor, Electrical Distribution Systems G-100-25122-933153	$142,542	Irvine, CA	May 2, 2025	Jun 8, 2026	402	Certified
Manager, Paint Engineering G-100-24243-307748	$137,213	Moreno Valley, CA	Aug 30, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	503	Certified
Director, Body Structures & Closures G-100-24211-229900	$230,050	Irvine, CA	Jul 29, 2024	Jan 8, 2026	528	Certified
Supplier Quality Engineer G-100-24093-848800	$118,882	Irvine, CA	Apr 2, 2024	Jul 29, 2025	483	Certified
Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting G-100-24037-697617	$167,000	Irvine, CA	Feb 6, 2024	Jun 12, 2025	492	Certified
Senior DRE, Electrical Distribution System A-23125-38366	$155,000	Irvine, CA	May 15, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	386	Certified
Battery System Engineer Manager A-22270-29037	$200,000	Irvine, CA	Dec 20, 2022	Jan 10, 2024	386	Certified-Expired
Senior Engineer, CAE Crash/Impact A-17139-40705	$125,000	COSTA MESA, CA	May 26, 2017	Aug 16, 2017	82	Certified
Director, Exterior and Interior Design A-16348-80260	$225,000	Costa Mesa, CA	Jan 6, 2017	Apr 5, 2017	89	Certified

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