Question 1

Does Safelite Group, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Safelite Group, Inc. has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 105 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 Safelite Group, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 105 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 Safelite Group, 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 Safelite Group, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Safelite Group, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	473
2018	5	5	103
2017	3	3	121

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
QA Engineer G-100-23338-540152	$90,459	Columbus, OH	Dec 3, 2023	May 12, 2025	526	Certified
Software Engineer, .NET A-23135-42311	$106,018	Columbus, OH	May 15, 2023	Jul 8, 2024	420	Certified
Software Engineer (Software Developer, Applications) A-18351-53335	$125,278	Columbus, OH	Dec 21, 2018	Apr 5, 2019	105	Certified
Software Engineer (Software Developer, Applications) A-18348-52745	$125,278	Columbus, OH	Dec 21, 2018	Apr 5, 2019	105	Certified
QA Engineer A-18281-26424	$93,336	Columbus, OH	Oct 11, 2018	Jan 17, 2019	98	Certified-Expired
QA Engineer A-18281-26388	$91,964	Columbus, OH	Oct 11, 2018	Jan 17, 2019	98	Certified-Expired
Quality Assurance Leader A-18043-42399	N/A	Columbus, OH	Feb 20, 2018	Jun 7, 2018	107	Certified
Developer II A-17179-57525	N/A	Columbus, OH	Nov 2, 2017	Jul 20, 2018	260	Certified
SR Developer A-17130-36313	$77,210	Columbus, OH	May 22, 2017	Jul 11, 2017	50	Certified
Developer III A-17130-36454	$103,979	Columbus, OH	May 19, 2017	Jul 11, 2017	53	Certified

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