Question 1

Does Semtech Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Semtech Corporation has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 113 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 Semtech Corporation, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 113 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 Semtech Corporation?

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 Semtech Corporation's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Semtech Corporation has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	665
2022	1	1	342
2021	1	1	156
2020	1	1	216
2019	2	2	85
2018	3	3	106
2017	4	4	98
2016	1	1	91

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Packaging Engineer G-100-23332-525766	$87,006	Colorado Springs, CO	Nov 27, 2023	Sep 22, 2025	665	Certified
Principal Engineer, Applications A-22321-59638	$178,000	San Jose, CA	Dec 6, 2022	Nov 13, 2023	342	Certified-Expired
Senior Characterization Engineer A-21055-55531	$130,000	Irvine, CA	Mar 1, 2021	Aug 4, 2021	156	Certified
Analog Engineer A-20245-94848	$78,000	Camarillo, CA	Sep 23, 2020	Apr 27, 2021	216	Certified
Packaging Engineering Manager A-19091-87575	$115,752	Colorado Springs, CO	Apr 17, 2019	Jun 17, 2019	61	Certified
Test Engineer A-18351-53613	$79,000	Camarillo, CA	Jan 4, 2019	Apr 22, 2019	108	Certified
Applications Engineer A-18325-43888	$79,000	Camarillo, CA	Nov 26, 2018	Mar 6, 2019	100	Certified-Expired
Design Engineer II A-18325-43849	$94,328	Camarillo, CA	Nov 26, 2018	Mar 6, 2019	100	Certified-Expired
Packaging and Assembly Process Engineer A-18043-42733	N/A	Camarillo, CA	Feb 15, 2018	Jun 12, 2018	117	Certified
Software Quality Assurance Engineer A-16118-02766	N/A	San Jose, CA	Sep 22, 2017	Feb 8, 2018	139	Certified-Expired
Senior SAP APO Business Analyst A-16292-62829	N/A	Camarillo, CA	Jul 7, 2017	Nov 3, 2017	119	Certified-Expired
Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain A-16235-45123	$76,100	Camarillo, CA	Feb 10, 2017	Apr 19, 2017	68	Certified
Senior SAP FICO Business Analyst A-16085-89355	$125,000	Camarillo, CA	Jan 24, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Senior SAP Logistics Business Analyst A-16040-71050	$130,000	Camarillo, CA	Jul 8, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	91	Certified-Expired

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