Question 1

Does LTA Research and Exploration LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LTA Research and Exploration LLC has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 LTA Research and Exploration LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 LTA Research and Exploration LLC?

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 LTA Research and Exploration LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

LTA Research and Exploration LLC has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	1	—
2023	1	1	0	483
2022	1	1	0	258

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Principal Embedded Software Engineer G-100-24281-390549	$283,442	Sunnyvale, CA	Oct 7, 2024	Mar 11, 2026	520	Denied
Mechanical Test Engineer G-100-23273-401643	$112,819	Sunnyvale, CA	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 24, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Principal GNC Engineer A-22108-42355	$210,000	Sunnyvale, CA	Apr 29, 2022	Jan 12, 2023	258	Certified-Expired

LTA Research and Exploration LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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