Question 1

Does Planet sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Planet has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 130 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 Planet, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 130 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 Planet?

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 Planet's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Planet has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	3	3	0	0	141
2016	2	1	1	0	223

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Electrical Engineer A-17122-33072	$116,043	San Francisco, CA	May 18, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	130	Certified
Lead, Orbit Operations A-17038-00229	$125,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 8, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	223	Certified
Development Operations Engineer A-17013-90795	$114,400	San Francisco, CA	Jan 17, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Lead, Orbit Operations A-16316-70569	$125,000	San Francisco, CA	Nov 18, 2016	Feb 7, 2017	81	Denied
Senior Backend Engineer A-16263-53775	$165,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 22, 2016	May 3, 2017	223	Certified

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