Question 1

Does Progress Software sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Progress Software has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 221 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 Progress Software, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 221 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 Progress Software?

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 Progress Software's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Progress Software has a 91.7% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (11 certified, 1 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	463
2022	1	1	0	347
2018	7	6	1	218
2017	4	3	1	176

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Principal Information Developer G-100-23233-280319	$150,197	Burlington, MA	Aug 21, 2023	Nov 26, 2024	463	Certified - Expired
QA Engineer II A-22334-65221	$82,403	Burlington, MA	Dec 19, 2022	Dec 1, 2023	347	Certified-Expired
Technical Support Engineer, Principal A-18298-33364	$80,000	Bedford, MA	Dec 5, 2018	Jul 18, 2019	225	Certified
Software Engineer, Senior A-18247-14273	$85,000	Morrisville, NC	Oct 1, 2018	May 22, 2019	233	Certified
Senior Technical Support Engineer A-18108-65132	$88,000	Bedford, MA	Jul 13, 2018	Feb 8, 2019	210	Certified-Expired
Senior Technical Support Engineer A-18109-65709	$88,000	Bedford, MA	Jul 11, 2018	Feb 6, 2019	210	Certified-Expired
Senior Technical Support Engineer A-18109-65750	$88,000	Bedford, MA	Jul 2, 2018	Feb 6, 2019	219	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-17363-26309	N/A	Bedford, MA	Jan 31, 2018	Sep 10, 2018	222	Certified
QA Engineer II A-17324-12323	N/A	Morrisville, NC	Jan 5, 2018	Apr 26, 2018	111	Withdrawn
IT Systems Engineer, Principal A-17320-11204	N/A	Bedford, MA	Dec 8, 2017	May 2, 2018	145	Certified
Senior QA Engineer A-17319-10805	N/A	Morrisville, NC	Dec 8, 2017	May 2, 2018	145	Certified
Senior Product Enablement Manager A-17044-02232	N/A	Bedford, MA	Mar 16, 2017	Nov 8, 2017	237	Certified-Expired
Principal Systems Administrator A-17017-91518	$115,731	Bedford, MA	Jan 25, 2017	Feb 24, 2017	30	Withdrawn
Senior Technical Support Engineer A-12108-55140	N/A	Bedford, MA	Sep 7, 2012	Sep 26, 2018	2,210	Denied

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