Question 1

Does Kla-tencor Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kla-tencor Corporation has filed 24 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 24 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Kla-tencor Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Kla-tencor Corporation?

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. See the risk factors section above for Kla-tencor Corporation's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Kla-tencor Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Kla-tencor Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 24 total applications (24 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	7	7	0	0	73
2016	17	17	0	0	94

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Optical Engineer A-17075-14293	$135,993	Milpitas, CA	May 22, 2017	Jul 14, 2017	53	Certified
Product Marketing Manager A-17073-13586	$147,900	Milpitas, CA	Mar 17, 2017	Jun 1, 2017	76	Certified
Field Applications Engineer A-17073-13472	$109,533	Milpitas, CA	Mar 17, 2017	Jun 1, 2017	76	Certified
Employee Relations Representative (Human Resources Business Partner) A-17072-12738	$104,842	Milpitas, CA	Mar 15, 2017	Jun 1, 2017	78	Certified
Customer Support Engineer A-17052-05117	$78,437	Malta, NY	Mar 2, 2017	May 10, 2017	69	Certified
Applications Development Engineer A-17038-00380	$121,430	Milpitas, CA	Feb 14, 2017	May 2, 2017	77	Certified
Software Engineer A-17003-86717	$139,985	Milpitas, CA	Jan 17, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	58	Certified-Expired
Field Applications Engineer A-16344-79138	$108,212	Malta, NY	Dec 14, 2016	Apr 7, 2017	114	Certified
Product Marketing Manager A-16319-71154	$112,420	Milpitas, CA	Nov 29, 2016	Jan 20, 2017	52	Certified-Expired
Customer Support Engineer A-16319-70992	$88,587	Malta, NY	Nov 18, 2016	Jan 20, 2017	63	Certified-Expired
Software Engineering Manager A-16281-60002	$159,200	Milpitas, CA	Oct 13, 2016	Jan 5, 2017	84	Certified-Expired
Applications Development Engineer A-16264-54211	$108,992	Milpitas, CA	Sep 30, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	68	Certified-Expired
Product Engineer A-16263-53984	$107,223	Milpitas, CA	Sep 30, 2016	Dec 28, 2016	89	Certified-Expired
Product Marketing Manager A-16263-53939	$155,542	Milpitas, CA	Sep 23, 2016	Jan 18, 2017	117	Certified-Expired
Customer Support Engineer A-16256-51604	$109,138	Malta, NY	Sep 21, 2016	Jan 17, 2017	118	Certified-Expired
Field Applications Engineer A-16235-44988	$93,559	Edina, MN	Sep 6, 2016	Nov 16, 2016	71	Certified-Expired
Product Marketing Manager A-16211-37221	$121,264	Milpitas, CA	Aug 9, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	83	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16214-37719	$83,000	Austin, TX	Aug 5, 2016	Nov 9, 2016	96	Certified-Expired
Field Applications Engineer A-16209-36341	$96,820	Beaverton, OR	Aug 4, 2016	Oct 27, 2016	84	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16211-37207	$84,660	Austin, TX	Aug 3, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	89	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16210-37067	$103,000	Milpitas, CA	Aug 2, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	90	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16196-32611	$103,407	Milpitas, CA	Jul 19, 2016	Oct 6, 2016	79	Certified-Expired
Field Applications Engineer A-16176-25914	$85,284	Meridian, ID	Jul 6, 2016	Oct 4, 2016	90	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16113-00687	$83,000	Austin, TX	May 2, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	233	Certified-Expired

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