Question 1

Does Luminar Technologies, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Luminar Technologies, Inc. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 218 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 Luminar Technologies, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 218 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 Luminar Technologies, 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 Luminar Technologies, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Luminar Technologies, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	3	3	0	0	325
2020	4	4	0	0	213

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Technical Project Manager A-22299-46668	$133,349	Orlando, FL	Dec 16, 2022	Jan 17, 2024	397	Certified-Expired
Vehicle Integration Engineer A-22154-66014	$83,762	Palo Alto, CA	Jul 5, 2022	Apr 28, 2023	297	Certified
CI/CD Engineer A-22144-60434	$155,000	Palo Alto, CA	Jun 10, 2022	Mar 17, 2023	280	Certified-Expired
Perception Engineer A-20253-97748	$127,000	Palo Alto, CA, CA	Sep 25, 2020	Apr 26, 2021	213	Certified
Perception Engineer A-20253-97513	$127,000	Palo Alto, CA, CA	Sep 25, 2020	Apr 26, 2021	213	Certified
Perception Engineer A-20248-96477	$127,000	Palo Alto, CA, CA	Sep 25, 2020	Apr 26, 2021	213	Certified
Materials Manager A-20188-73056	$113,300	Orlando, FL	Jul 15, 2020	Feb 18, 2021	218	Certified-Expired

Luminar Technologies, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Luminar Technologies, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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