Question 1

Does Science and Technology sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Science and Technology 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 156 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 Science and Technology, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 156 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 Science and Technology?

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 Science and Technology's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Science and Technology has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	2	2	274
2020	1	1	200
2019	1	1	51
2018	2	2	95

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Rotorcraft Test Stand Mechanical Design Engineer A-22095-35925	$92,000	Mountain View, CA	Apr 5, 2022	Jan 6, 2023	276	Certified-Expired
Research Scientist/Engineer A-22024-01943	$132,000	Mountain View, CA	Mar 4, 2022	Nov 30, 2022	271	Certified-Expired
Software Developer Level 2 A-20260-00428	$82,000	Silver Spring, MD	Oct 19, 2020	May 7, 2021	200	Certified
Sr. Research Scientist (Material Scientist and Designer for High-Temperature Materials) A-19098-90103	$155,000	Mountain View, CA	Apr 16, 2019	Jun 6, 2019	51	Certified
Research Scientist/Engineer (Aerodynamics Engineer) A-18220-05840	$99,070	Mountain View, CA	Oct 10, 2018	Jan 29, 2019	111	Certified-Expired
Research Scientist/ Engineer (Software Design Engineer) A-18201-99682	$125,050	Mountain View, CA	Sep 17, 2018	Dec 4, 2018	78	Certified-Expired

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