Question 1

Does Meltwater NEWS US1 INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Meltwater NEWS US1 INC. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 69 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 Meltwater NEWS US1 INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 69 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 Meltwater NEWS US1 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 Meltwater NEWS US1 INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Meltwater NEWS US1 INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	3	3	0	0	96
2016	5	5	0	0	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer (Technical Lead) A-17146-43630	$173,800	San Francisco, CA	Jun 14, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	93	Certified
Senior Engineer (Software Test Engineer) A-17138-40025	$95,000	Manchester, NH	May 24, 2017	Sep 21, 2017	120	Certified
Project Manager A-17009-88600	$137,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 3, 2017	May 15, 2017	73	Certified
Senior/Lead Software Engineer A-16340-77362	$123,115	Fremont, CA	Dec 20, 2016	Feb 6, 2017	48	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-16307-67605	$98,375	San Francisco, CA	Nov 15, 2016	Jan 19, 2017	65	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-16300-65523	$137,655	San Francisco, CA	Nov 9, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	62	Certified-Expired
Principal Software Engineer A-16300-65518	$171,724	San Francisco, CA	Nov 9, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	62	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer II A-16173-24289	$87,734	Manchester, NH	Jul 11, 2016	Oct 4, 2016	85	Certified-Expired

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