Question 1

Does ProteinSimple sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ProteinSimple has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 273 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 ProteinSimple, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 273 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 ProteinSimple?

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 ProteinSimple's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

ProteinSimple has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	500
2022	3	3	300
2020	2	2	226

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Test Automation Engineer G-100-23356-589791	$87,700	San Jose, CA	Dec 22, 2023	May 5, 2025	500	Certified
Software Technical Project Manager A-22298-45130	$162,727	San Jose, CA	Nov 4, 2022	Oct 24, 2023	354	Certified-Expired
Test Automation Engineer A-22257-21658	$130,894	San Jose, CA	Sep 20, 2022	Jul 20, 2023	303	Certified
Electrical Engineer A-22073-25085	$92,891	San Jose, CA	May 26, 2022	Jan 24, 2023	243	Certified-Expired
Field Service Engineer A-20190-74131	$75,000	San Jose, CA	Oct 5, 2020	May 21, 2021	228	Certified
Sr. Mechanical Engineer A-20099-40851	$151,700	San Jose, CA	Jul 8, 2020	Feb 16, 2021	223	Certified-Expired

ProteinSimple — Green Card PERM Data

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