Question 1

Does SAFT America, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SAFT America, INC. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 146 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 SAFT America, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 146 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 SAFT America, 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 SAFT America, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SAFT America, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	476
2019	1	1	90
2017	1	1	146

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Electrochemical Engineer G-100-23226-261370	$92,206	Valdosta, GA	Aug 14, 2023	Dec 2, 2024	476	Certified - Expired
CFD Engineer A-19081-84476	$95,000	Jacksonville, FL	May 2, 2019	Jul 31, 2019	90	Certified
Program Director A-17293-01320	N/A	Valdosta, GA	Oct 31, 2017	Mar 26, 2018	146	Certified-Expired

SAFT America, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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