Question 1

Does Novanta sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Novanta has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 178 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 Novanta, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 178 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 Novanta?

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 Novanta's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Novanta has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	402
2022	1	1	0	276
2021	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	80

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
RFID Engineer A-23132-41399	$100,194	Bedford, MA	May 12, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	402	Certified
Sr. Electrical Engineer A-22095-35943	$134,742	Bedford, MA	Apr 5, 2022	Jan 6, 2023	276	Certified-Expired
SR. Product Specialist A-21181-10480	$105,502	BEDFORD, MA	Jun 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	0	Withdrawn
Lead Systems Analyst A-18141-77828	N/A	Bedford, MA	May 21, 2018	Aug 9, 2018	80	Certified

Novanta — Green Card PERM Data

Novanta PERM & Green Card Filings

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