Question 1

Does Knightscope sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Knightscope has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 487 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 Knightscope, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 487 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 Knightscope?

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 Knightscope's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Knightscope has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	0	1	515
2017	1	1	0	0	75

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Robotics Engineer G-100-24229-271628	$173,000	Mountain View, CA	Aug 15, 2024	Jan 12, 2026	515	Certified
Robotics Software Engineer G-100-24229-271624	$170,000	Mountain View, CA	Aug 15, 2024	Nov 17, 2025	459	Withdrawn
Sr. Detections Engineer G-100-24228-270284	$156,000	Mountain View, CA	Aug 15, 2024	Jan 12, 2026	515	Certified
Lead Front End Engineer A-17003-86308	$122,533	Mountain View, CA	Feb 24, 2017	May 10, 2017	75	Certified

Knightscope — Green Card PERM Data

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