Question 1

Does Tower Semiconductor sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tower Semiconductor has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 486 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 Tower Semiconductor, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 486 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 Tower Semiconductor?

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 Tower Semiconductor's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Tower Semiconductor has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	0	468
2023	2	2	0	0	501

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Customer Systems Engineer, Quality Engineering (NA-0622) G-100-24358-568361	$130,541	Newport Beach, CA	Dec 23, 2024	Apr 23, 2026	486	Certified
Process Engineer, Semiconductors (#PP-0624) G-100-24145-037566	$108,077	Newport Beach, CA	May 24, 2024	Aug 25, 2025	458	Certified
Integration and Yield Engineer (#MZ-1228) G-100-24143-026283	$79,934	Newport Beach, CA	May 22, 2024	Aug 25, 2025	460	Certified
Sr. Device Engineer (#RB-0311) G-100-23314-495847	$135,200	Newport Beach, CA	Nov 10, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	507	Certified - Expired
Wet Etch Process Engineer (#PL-0724) G-100-23181-156749	$108,077	Newport Beach, CA	Jun 29, 2023	Nov 5, 2024	495	Certified - Expired

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