Question 1

Does Optimal, inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Optimal, inc. has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 87 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 Optimal, inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 87 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 Optimal, 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 Optimal, inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Optimal, inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	500
2023	1	1	379
2017	7	7	75
2016	2	2	86

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mechanical Design Engineer G-100-24274-374540	$66,061	Plymouth, MI	Sep 30, 2024	Feb 4, 2026	492	Certified
Project Engineer G-100-24183-165012	$98,438	Plymouth, MI	Jul 1, 2024	Nov 21, 2025	508	Certified
Project Engineer A-23003-81626	$81,217	Plymouth, MI	Jan 3, 2023	Jan 17, 2024	379	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer A-17164-49885	$84,688	Plymouth, MI	Jun 13, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	98	Certified
Project Engineer A-17145-42918	$59,710	Plymouth, MI	May 25, 2017	Aug 28, 2017	95	Certified
Project Engineer A-17138-39908	$94,090	Plymouth, MI	May 18, 2017	Jul 24, 2017	67	Certified
Project Engineer A-17087-18063	$98,990	Plymouth, MI	Mar 30, 2017	May 16, 2017	47	Certified
Project Engineer A-17079-15332	$91,840	Plymouth, MI	Mar 20, 2017	May 12, 2017	53	Certified
Project Engineer A-17073-13274	$94,090	Plymouth, MI	Mar 14, 2017	May 19, 2017	66	Certified
Project Engineer A-17005-87418	$84,690	Plymouth, MI	Jan 5, 2017	Apr 3, 2017	88	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer A-16341-77638	$94,090	Plymouth, MI	Dec 6, 2016	Mar 1, 2017	85	Certified-Expired
Project Engineer A-16256-51609	$78,730	Plymouth, MI	Sep 12, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	86	Certified-Expired

Optimal, inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Optimal, inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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