Question 1

Does Rafay Systems, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rafay Systems, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 395 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 Rafay Systems, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 395 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 Rafay Systems, 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 Rafay Systems, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Rafay Systems, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	450
2023	3	3	416
2020	1	1	305

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineering Manager G-100-24176-143446	$214,000	Sunnyvale, CA	Jun 24, 2024	Sep 17, 2025	450	Certified
QA Manager G-100-23229-274843	$185,000	Sunnyvale, CA	Aug 17, 2023	Nov 24, 2024	465	Certified - Expired
Engineering Manager A-23125-38426	$193,000	Sunnyvale, CA	May 17, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	387	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-23059-06902	$141,378	Sunnyvale, CA	Apr 7, 2023	May 6, 2024	395	Certified
Principal QA Engineer A-20252-97127	$160,000	Sunnyvale, CA	Oct 15, 2020	Aug 16, 2021	305	Certified

Rafay Systems, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Rafay Systems, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Net Health

Armorblox, Inc.

Informed, Inc.

Opentext INC.

Smith Micro Software, Inc.

SONY Interactive Entertainment America LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?