Question 1

Does NagraStar, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NagraStar, LLC has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 179 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 NagraStar, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 179 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 NagraStar, 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 NagraStar, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

NagraStar, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	487
2022	1	1	259
2020	1	1	191
2018	2	2	116
2017	1	1	167

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Test Engineer G-100-23261-354426	$82,971	ENGLEWOOD, CO	Sep 18, 2023	Jan 17, 2025	487	Certified - Expired
Automation Test Engineer A-22045-11267	$140,000	Englewood, CO	Mar 21, 2022	Dec 5, 2022	259	Certified-Expired
Expert Software Engineer A-20275-06498	$95,000	Englewood, CO	Nov 9, 2020	May 19, 2021	191	Certified
Software Engineer A-18330-44505	$92,700	Englewood, CO	Dec 17, 2018	Apr 12, 2019	116	Certified
Software Engineer A-18323-42898	$95,841	Englewood, CO	Dec 17, 2018	Apr 12, 2019	116	Certified
Web Developer A-17317-10103	N/A	Englewood, CO	Nov 29, 2017	May 15, 2018	167	Certified

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