Question 1

Does Leica Microsystems INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Leica Microsystems INC. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Leica Microsystems INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Leica Microsystems 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 Leica Microsystems INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Leica Microsystems INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	3	0	1	506
2023	2	2	0	0	423

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer G-100-24255-328556	$182,312	Bellevue, WA	Sep 10, 2024	Feb 5, 2026	513	Certified
Software Engineer G-100-24248-315048	$182,312	Bellevue, WA	Sep 4, 2024	Feb 5, 2026	519	Certified
Sales Specialist, Advanced Imaging G-100-24024-661672	$116,210	Deerfield, IL	Jan 24, 2024	Jan 24, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Sales Specialist, Advanced Imaging G-100-24024-661731	$116,210	Deerfield, IL	Jan 23, 2024	May 23, 2025	486	Certified
Biomedical Engineer I G-100-23271-392493	$110,921	Bellevue, WA	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 15, 2025	475	Certified - Expired
Senior SFDC Business Analyst A-23117-34059	$150,000	Deer Park, IL	May 30, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	370	Certified

Leica Microsystems INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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