Question 1

Does Kitware, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kitware, Inc. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 118 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 Kitware, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 118 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 Kitware, 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 Kitware, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Kitware, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	331
2021	1	1	151
2018	4	4	98
2016	2	2	150

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
R&D Engineer-SC1 A-22332-63845	$85,000	Clifton Park, NY	Nov 28, 2022	Oct 25, 2023	331	Certified-Expired
R&D Engineer-SC A-21057-56169	$79,643	Clifton Park, NY	Feb 26, 2021	Jul 27, 2021	151	Certified
R&D Engineer DA A-18206-00952	N/A	Clifton Park, NY	Jul 25, 2018	Sep 13, 2018	50	Certified
R&D Engineer DA (ES) A-18088-57487	N/A	Clifton Park, NY	Mar 29, 2018	Jun 21, 2018	84	Certified
R&D Engineer SV A-18043-42651	N/A	Clifton Park, NY	Feb 12, 2018	Jun 6, 2018	114	Certified
R&D Engineers SV (HPC) A-18023-34166	N/A	Clifton Park, NY	Jan 23, 2018	May 24, 2018	121	Certified
R&D Engineer (MI) A-16355-82745	$64,875	Carrboro, NC	Dec 20, 2016	Feb 28, 2017	70	Certified-Expired
R&D Engineer A-16057-77228	$89,253	Carrboro, NC	Feb 26, 2016	Oct 12, 2016	229	Certified-Expired

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