Question 1

Does Lightmatter sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lightmatter has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 193 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 Lightmatter, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 193 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 Lightmatter?

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 Lightmatter's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lightmatter has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	259
2021	1	1	143
2019	1	1	61

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Physical Design Engineer A-22160-69362	$150,000	Boston, MA	Jun 14, 2022	Mar 16, 2023	275	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-22012-97177	$158,600	Boston, MA	Feb 3, 2022	Oct 3, 2022	242	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer – HPC Runtime A-21106-75124	$167,274	Boston, MA	Apr 20, 2021	Sep 10, 2021	143	Certified
Photonic Designer (Photonics Engineer) A-18275-24638	$125,000	Boston, MA	Mar 14, 2019	May 14, 2019	61	Certified

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