Question 1

Does Onto Innovation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Onto Innovation has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 491 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 Onto Innovation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 491 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 Onto Innovation?

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 Onto Innovation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Onto Innovation has a 90.9% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	8	7	1	486
2023	2	2	0	479
2022	1	1	0	332

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mechanical Design Engineer G-100-24208-226574	$164,299	Milpitas, CA	Jul 26, 2024	Dec 8, 2025	500	Certified
Research Data Scientist G-100-24156-068931	$160,680	Hillsboro, OR	Jun 4, 2024	Sep 16, 2025	469	Certified
R&D Systems Development Engineer G-100-24136-000718	$135,000	Milpitas, CA	May 15, 2024	Aug 22, 2025	464	Certified
Systems Design/Architecture Engineer G-100-24136-000412	$95,000	MILPITAS, CA	May 15, 2024	Aug 22, 2025	464	Certified
Systems Engineer G-100-24053-741724	$118,435	Bend, OR	Feb 22, 2024	Jun 27, 2025	491	Denied
Applications Systems Engineer G-100-24018-647608	$108,000	Hillsboro, OR	Jan 17, 2024	May 29, 2025	498	Certified
Field Service/Support Engineer G-100-24011-635516	$90,000	WILMINGTON, MA	Jan 11, 2024	May 28, 2025	503	Certified
Technical Account Manager G-100-24006-622229	$91,936	Bloomington, MN	Jan 5, 2024	May 23, 2025	504	Certified
Field Service Engineer G-100-23354-583141	$73,435	Hillsboro, OR	Dec 20, 2023	Apr 29, 2025	496	Certified
Software Engineer IV G-100-23209-221855	$108,181	Wilmington, MA	Jul 28, 2023	Nov 1, 2024	462	Certified - Expired
Data Modeler A-22291-41575	$158,378	MILPITAS, CA	Dec 19, 2022	Nov 16, 2023	332	Certified-Expired

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