Question 1

Does SDL Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SDL Inc. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 106 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 SDL Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 106 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 SDL 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 SDL Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SDL Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2019	2	2	690
2018	2	2	92
2017	3	3	119

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director, Marketing Creative Services A-19296-74384	$109,354	Superior, CO	Dec 18, 2019	Jun 13, 2023	1,273	Certified
Research Engineer A-19008-59994	$115,787	Los Angeles, CA	Jan 9, 2019	Apr 25, 2019	106	Certified
Senior Software Developer A-18209-02298	$125,549	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 10, 2018	Dec 7, 2018	88	Certified-Expired
Director, NASA Expert Services (Tridon) A-17339-17723	N/A	Plano, TX	Jan 19, 2018	Apr 25, 2018	96	Certified
Strategic Account Director A-17334-16061	N/A	Wakefield, MA	Dec 29, 2017	May 16, 2018	138	Certified
Project Manager A-17310-07438	N/A	San Jose, CA	Dec 21, 2017	May 9, 2018	139	Certified
Technical Consultant A-17083-16983	$102,500	San Jose, CA	Apr 7, 2017	Jun 26, 2017	80	Certified

SDL Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

SDL Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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