Question 1

Does LivaNova USA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LivaNova USA has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 303 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 LivaNova USA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 303 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 LivaNova USA?

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 LivaNova USA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

LivaNova USA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	1	1	0	463
2023	2	2	0	498
2022	4	4	0	340
2020	4	4	0	188

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Process Development Engineer G-100-25010-611334	$90,709	Houston, TX	Jan 10, 2025	Jan 13, 2025	3	Withdrawn
Senior Software Engineer G-100-24163-098763	$147,900	Houston, TX	Jun 11, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	463	Certified
Supplier Quality Engineer Ill G-100-23253-333794	$110,864	Houston, TX	Sep 10, 2023	Jan 15, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Senior Director of Finance G-100-23244-317278	$194,147	Houston, TX	Sep 1, 2023	Jan 15, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Data Scientist II A-22286-39055	$120,000	Houston, TX	Nov 29, 2022	Oct 26, 2023	331	Certified-Expired
Senior Manager - Busniess Systems Security A-22032-05742	$159,863	Houston, TX	Mar 9, 2022	Dec 9, 2022	275	Certified-Expired
Electrical Engineer A-22027-03720	$86,767	Houston, TX	Feb 15, 2022	Jan 27, 2023	346	Certified-Expired
Design Assurance Engineer II A-21309-68898	$106,850	Houston, TX	Jan 12, 2022	Dec 21, 2022	343	Certified-Expired
Finance Senior Manager A-20205-80033	$116,394	Houston, TX	Oct 9, 2020	May 5, 2021	208	Certified
Manager, IT Commercial ERP A-20111-45067	$159,973	Houston, TX	May 25, 2020	Nov 23, 2020	182	Certified-Expired
ATE Software Engineer III A-20111-45011	$82,601	Houston, TX	May 15, 2020	Nov 12, 2020	181	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-20087-35947	$119,050	Houston, TX	Apr 30, 2020	Oct 6, 2020	159	Certified-Expired

LivaNova USA — Green Card PERM Data

LivaNova USA PERM & Green Card Filings

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