Question 1

Does Pivotal Aero, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pivotal Aero, LLC has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 488 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 Pivotal Aero, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 488 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 Pivotal Aero, 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 Pivotal Aero, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pivotal Aero, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	6	6	0	0	478
2023	2	2	0	0	513

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer G-100-24255-329821	$137,000	Palo Alto, CA	Sep 11, 2024	Feb 6, 2026	513	Certified
GNC Engineer G-100-24172-135214	$127,000	Palo Alto, CA	Jun 20, 2024	Sep 22, 2025	459	Certified
PLM Solutions Engineer G-100-24172-135056	$165,000	Palo Alto, CA	Jun 20, 2024	Sep 22, 2025	459	Certified
Lead GNC Engineer G-100-24156-068077	$150,000	Palo Alto, CA	Jun 4, 2024	Sep 16, 2025	469	Certified
Director of Manufacturing G-100-24080-816724	$190,000	Palo Alto, CA	Mar 20, 2024	Aug 1, 2025	499	Certified
Chief Operating Officer G-100-24080-816707	$310,000	Palo Alto, CA	Mar 20, 2024	Jul 9, 2025	476	Certified
Enterprise Systems Engineer G-100-23305-472212	$108,000	Palo Alto, CA	Nov 1, 2023	Mar 28, 2025	513	Certified - Expired
GNC Engineer G-100-23305-472166	$185,000	Palo Alto, CA	Nov 1, 2023	Mar 28, 2025	513	Certified - Expired

Pivotal Aero, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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